
Images for illustrative purposes
Images for illustrative purposes
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called an enlarged prostate gland, is a common condition as men get older, it is not a cancer and it does not increase the risk of prostate cancer. Enlargement of the prostate gland can cause annoying urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine, can also cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems.