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The prostate is a male gland located underneath the bladder

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and is about the size of a chestnut.

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In this cut section, you can see that part of the urethra is encased within the prostate gland.

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As a man ages, the prostate typically enlarges in size in a process called

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benign prostate hypertrophy, or BPH,

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which means that the gland gets larger without becoming cancerous.

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The enlarged prostate crowds its anatomical  neighbors,

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particularly the  urethra, causing it to narrow.

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The narrowed urethra results in several of the symptoms of BPH.

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Symptoms may include a slowed or delayed start in urination,

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the need to urinate frequently during the night,

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difficulty in emptying the bladder,

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a strong, sudden urge to urinate, and incontinence.

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Less than half of all men with BPH have symptoms of the disease,

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or their symptoms are minor and do not restrict their life style.

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BPH is a normal physiological process of aging.

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Treatment options are available and are based on the severity of the symptoms,

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the extent to which they affect lifestyle, and the presence of other medical conditions.

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Men with BPH should consult with their physician yearly to monitor the progression

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of the symptoms and decide the best course of treatment as needed.