Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Overview

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term for enlargement of the prostate gland. BPH is common in older men and noncancerous. An enlarged prostate can slow or block the flow of urine and can have upstream effects in the urinary tract, bladder and kidney. A variety of approaches work to control BPH.

Why choose Mayo Clinic

• Experience. Each year, Mayo Clinic doctors treat more than 13,000 men for BPH.
• Advanced techniques. Mayo Clinic specialists are trained in state-of-the-art technology to treat enlarged prostates. You have access to the latest noninvasive laser treatments, including HoLEP and PVP lasers, which usually offer quick relief from symptoms without side effects.
• Time for you. Mayo Clinic doctors take the time to explain the range of medical and surgical treatments for BPH and help you choose the best approach based on your symptoms.
• Efficient care. At Mayo Clinic, prostate test results are available within 24 hours. You also have quick access to noninvasive therapies so that evaluation and treatment can be carried out in the same visit, if that is your wish.
• Research. Mayo Clinic researchers are investigating new ways to diagnose and treat enlarged prostate glands. You have access to the expertise of Mayo's clinician-researchers.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for urology by U.S. News & World Report.

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At Mayo Clinic, we assemble a team of specialists who take the time to listen and thoroughly understand your health issues and concerns. We tailor the care you receive to your personal health care needs. You can trust our specialists to collaborate and offer you the best possible outcomes, safety and service.

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