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Dr. Nabeel Hamoui, MD
Men's Health

Enlarged Prostate (BPH)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that compresses the urethra and causes urinary symptoms. It is extremely common in men over 50 and has a wide range of effective treatments.

Symptoms

  • Weak or slow urine stream
  • Frequent nighttime urination (nocturia)
  • Urgency or difficulty holding urine
  • Sensation of incomplete bladder emptying
  • Straining to begin urination

Causes & Risk Factors

  • Age over 50
  • Family history of BPH
  • Obesity and sedentary lifestyle
  • Hormonal changes (testosterone and estrogen imbalance)

Treatment Options We Offer

  • Watchful waiting (mild, non-bothersome symptoms)
  • Alpha-blockers (tamsulosin, alfuzosin)
  • 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (finasteride, dutasteride)
  • Minimally invasive procedures (UroLift, Rezum)
  • TURP or laser prostatectomy
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