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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), is an enlarged prostate gland that can cause issues passing urine by compressing the urethra. BPH affects more than 50% of men in their sixties, over 70% of men in their seventies, and over 90% of men over the age of 80. Many symptoms of BPH and prostate cancer are the same, but BPH is not cancerous and does not develop into cancer. 

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What Causes Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?

The cause of benign prostatic hyperplasia is currently unknown. A normal prostate typically experiences two periods of growth; in early puberty, it doubles in size. Around age 25, the prostate starts to grow again and may continue growing for the remainder of a man’s life. This is why we see higher rates of BPH in older men. 

What are the Signs & Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?

  • Trouble urinating
  • Leaking or dribbling urine
  • Urgency to urinate
  • More frequent urination
  • Trouble starting initial urine stream

What are the risk factors of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?

  • Age
  • Family history of BPH
  • Ethnic background (higher risk for African American & Hispanic population)
  • Diabetes
  • Heart disease
  • History of heart disease
  • Obesity
  • Erectile dysfunction

We are here to help.

Infinity Vascular Institute offers treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Please reach out if you or a family member has signs or symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).

Why choose Infinity Vascular Institute?

Infinity Vascular Institute provides patients with the most innovative diagnostic equipment and advanced endovascular treatment options in an outpatient setting, also known as an Office-Based Lab (OBL). More specifically, we offer:

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