Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Specialists
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can obstruct urine flow. It is the most common prostate condition in men over 50.
About Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
BPH affects more than half of men by age 60 and up to 90% by age 85. As the prostate gland enlarges it presses against the urethra, restricting urine flow. BPH is not cancer and does not increase cancer risk, but untreated obstruction can damage the bladder and kidneys.
Signs & Symptoms
- ✓ Weak or slow urine stream
- ✓ Difficulty starting urination
- ✓ Incomplete bladder emptying
- ✓ Frequent nighttime urination (nocturia)
- ✓ Urgency to urinate
- ✓ Dribbling after urination
Treatment Options
- ✓ Alpha-blockers (tamsulosin, alfuzosin)
- ✓ 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (finasteride, dutasteride)
- ✓ PDE5 inhibitors (tadalafil)
- ✓ Minimally invasive procedures (UroLift, Rezūm)
- ✓ Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
- ✓ Laser prostate surgery (HoLEP, GreenLight)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BPH the same as prostate cancer?
No. BPH is a benign (non-cancerous) condition. Having BPH does not increase your risk of developing prostate cancer. However, both conditions can cause similar urinary symptoms, so a urologist will evaluate for cancer as part of the workup.
Can BPH go away on its own?
Mild BPH symptoms may fluctuate, but the underlying prostate enlargement does not reverse without treatment. Lifestyle changes can improve symptoms but do not treat the enlargement itself.
What is the most effective treatment for BPH?
The best treatment depends on symptom severity, prostate size, and patient preference. Medication is standard first-line treatment. For moderate-to-severe symptoms, minimally invasive procedures like UroLift or TURP are highly effective.
Urologists Who Treat BPH
Dr. Neil Stein, MD
Urology
Dr. Bert Spence, MD
Urology
Dr. Chase Sovell, MD
Urology
Dr. Gavin Stormont
Urology
Dr. Pooja Srikanth, MD
Urology
Dr. Michael Strigenz, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. William Blank, MD
Urology
Dr. Philip Sweetser, MD
Urology
Dr. Helmer Swenson, MD
Urology
Dr. Joshua Broghammer, MD
Urology
Dr. Arturo Canto, MD
Urology
Dr. Thomas Stormont, MD
Urology
Dr. David Streitz, MD
Urology
Dr. Basir Tareen, MD
Urology
Dr. Leila Tabibian, MD
Urology
Dr. Dean Tortorelis, MD
Urology
Dr. Michael Tran, MD
Urology
Dr. Kevin Unger, MD
Urology
Dr. Caner Dinlenc, MD
Urology
Dr. Sierra Tolbert, MD
Urology
Dr. Ellen Thompson, MD
Urology
Dr. Jeffry Twidwell, MD
Urology
Dr. Robert Thompson, MD
Urology
Dr. Matthew Tollefson, MD
Urology
Disclaimer
The material on this page is intended to be an educational resource only and is not meant to be a warranty or to replace a conversation between a patient and their physician or member of their health care team. Please consult a physician for a complete list of indications, contraindications, precautions, warnings, clinical results and other important medical information that pertains to this procedure. The decision to receive medical treatment is individualized to the patient and the patient's symptoms. The information presented on this site may not apply to your condition, treatment or its outcome, as surgical techniques vary and complications can occur. It is important to discuss the viability of any surgical procedure with a physician to decide the right treatment option. Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry (CMS).