What is BPH?
BPH is an enlarged prostate. It’s not cancer. Just something most men have to deal with at some point in life. You can’t say no to BPH. But you can say “no more” to symptoms like waking up at night to urinate. Having the urgent need to go.1 Or a weak stream.1 Left untreated, it can lead to more serious urinary, bladder and kidney problems.1 BPH may be a fact of life, but not one you need to live with. Start exploring your options here. Why wait?
Who has BPH?
| 60% | ||
| of men by age 602,3 |
| 80% | ||
| of men by age 802,3 |
Non-surgical Treatments
Behavioural Modification
Changes to your lifestyle and diet, regular exercise and reducing stress may impact the BPH symptoms.
Minimally Invasive Treatments
Water Vapor Therapy
Not ready for surgery, but don't want to be on medication? This treatment uses the natural energy stored in water vapour, or steam, to shrink the obstructive prostate tissue that leads to BPH.
Photoselective Vaporisation of the Prostate (PVP)
This short hospital stay procedure uses the power of a laser to remove excess prostate tissue and restore urine flow. More than one million men have been treated.4
Other Surgical Options
In addition to those options featured, there are a number of surgical methods available for relieving the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
Take the Quiz
Take our BPH quiz to identify if you are experiencing BPH symptoms and help you kick-start the conversation about BPH with your doctor.
Questions to ask your GP or Urologist
Helpful hints on how to start the conversation with your GP or
urologist, and other useful resources.
References
- Mayo Clinic Patient Care & Health Information Diseases & Conditions Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia/symptoms-causes/syc-20370087 Accessed 13 May 2019.
- American Urological Association Guideline: management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). 2010. Surgical Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributed to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (2018). https://www.auanet.org/guidelines/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia/lower-urinary-tract-symptoms-(2018)#x8218 Accessed 25 February 2019.
- Mazur DJ, Helfand BT, McVary KT et al: Influences of neuroregulatory factors on the development of lower urinary tract symptoms/benign prostatic hyperplasia and erectile dysfunction in aging men. Urol Clin North Am 2012; 39: 77-88.
- Data on file with Boston Scientific.
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