The Urology Center Glossary terms

BPH (benign prostate hyperplasia):

BPH is a non-cancerous process that occurs in the majority of men as they age. It produces symptoms including slowing of the urine stream and nighttime urinating. Common treatments include medications (Flomax, tamsulosin, Cardura, doxazosin, Hytrin, terazosin, Proscar, finasteride), minor procedures (TUMT (Thermatrx), microwave, VLAP, laser, WIT, water thermotherapy, prostate stents, TUNA, radio wave) and surgical procedures (TURP, TUIP, open prostatectomy).

(Please visit our Benign Prostate Enlargement Center of Excellence for additional information. Also see related glossary terms: Benign Prostate Enlargement, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS), Prostate Microwave Procedure, Prostate Surgery, Prostatitis, Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer)