PLEASANTON, Calif. and Washington, D.C.  – Lack of awareness about a common health condition may be causing millions of men to suffer unnecessarily. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate, affects more than 37 million men in the United States alone. Unfortunately, many men postpone treatment for this disorder because of concerns about side effects; however, their concerns may be alleviated with additional information.
BPH occurs when the prostate gland that surrounds the male urethra becomes enlarged with advancing age and begins to obstruct the urinary system. … Continue reading The “Other” Prostate Condition: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Affects Millions of U.S. Men, Can Severely Impact Quality of Life