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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The gland naturally gets larger with age, and conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) can also cause growth.9
Similarly, a high PSA level doesn’t always indicate cancer.
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Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
The statement notes that Biden had experienced a common condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Some of the most common health issues include benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis and prostate cancer.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
Alpha-blockers are sometimes taken to control symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition that causes enlargement of the prostate gland.
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
Beyond heart health, there are other potential issues, including increasing the size of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and prostate cancer.
—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
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Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
The statement notes that Biden had experienced a common condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Some of the most common health issues include benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis and prostate cancer.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
Alpha-blockers are sometimes taken to control symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition that causes enlargement of the prostate gland.
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
Beyond heart health, there are other potential issues, including increasing the size of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and prostate cancer.
—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
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“Benign prostatic hyperplasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/benign%20prostatic%20hyperplasia. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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