Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Quiz
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Learn more about Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
Non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. Age-related changes in male hormone levels are thought to be the cause.
Symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Urine flow is intermittent over the past month. (Urine starts and stops)
Frequent urination
Often have a sudden need to pass urine in the past one month
Need to strain or bear down to pass urine, in the past month
Decrease in urine volume
Urine stream is weaker than before
Needing to pass urine again, despite just passing less than 2 hours ago
Feeling there is still urine left in the bladder after urinating
Questions your doctor may ask to check for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Have you had intermittent urine flow over the past month? Such as the urine starts and stops?
Have you been passing urine more often?
Do you sometimes have a sudden, strong urge to rush to the the toilet and pass urine?
Do you have to frequently strain in order to urinate over the past month?
Are you passing less urine?
Treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Mild cases do not require treatment. However, a specialist may recommend treatment if the condition is causing a lot of problems and discomfort. Options for treatment include hormone therapy, medications, procedures and surgery. Patients should also avoid taking over-the-counter flu medicines as they can cause problems with urinating.
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Nao Saito, MD (Urology)
After graduating from Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Dr. Saito worked at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Toda Chuo General Hospital, Tokyo Women's Medical University Yachiyo Medical Center, and Ako Chuo Hospital before becoming Deputy Director (current position) at Takasaki Tower Clinic Department of Ophthalmology and Urology in April 2020.
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