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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

What is BPH?

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition that often begins at about 40-45 years, due to hormonal changes that result in prostatic enlargment. The word "benign" means that the enlargement is not caused by cancer or infection. The word "hyperplasia" means enlargement.
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