benign prostatic hyperplasia
noun
variants
or benign prostatic hypertrophy
: enlargement of the prostate gland caused by a benign overgrowth of chiefly glandular tissue that occurs especially in men over 50 years old and that tends to obstruct urination by constricting the urethra
—abbreviation BPH
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Beyond heart health, there are other potential issues, including increasing the size of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and prostate cancer.
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Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2024
Other conditions that can cause urgency and/or frequency with urination include UTI and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024
By age 60, about 30% of men show moderate to severe symptoms of BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia, the medical term for the condition.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2024
The King’s health has been a public focus this month since he was admitted to a private London clinic hospital on Jan. 26 for a pre-planned procedure to correct his enlarged prostate, otherwise known as a benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
—TIME, 5 Feb. 2024
Additionally, Cialis can also be used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Sep. 2023
An infection or inflammation of the prostate can cause blood in the urine, as can benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH.1
BPH is an enlargement of the prostate gland.
—Samantha Lauriello, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
For men who have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), pumpkin seed oil may help alleviate symptoms.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 25 July 2023
It has been traditionally used to alleviate symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), such as urinary difficulties and frequent urination.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2023
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Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2024
Other conditions that can cause urgency and/or frequency with urination include UTI and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024
By age 60, about 30% of men show moderate to severe symptoms of BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia, the medical term for the condition.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2024
The King’s health has been a public focus this month since he was admitted to a private London clinic hospital on Jan. 26 for a pre-planned procedure to correct his enlarged prostate, otherwise known as a benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
—TIME, 5 Feb. 2024
Additionally, Cialis can also be used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Sep. 2023
An infection or inflammation of the prostate can cause blood in the urine, as can benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH.1
BPH is an enlargement of the prostate gland.
—Samantha Lauriello, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
For men who have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), pumpkin seed oil may help alleviate symptoms.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 25 July 2023
It has been traditionally used to alleviate symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), such as urinary difficulties and frequent urination.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2023
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“Benign prostatic hyperplasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/benign%20prostatic%20hyperplasia. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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