Do you ever think about how many times a day you visit the restroom to urinate?
On average, people tend to go around six to seven times per day.
However, for some, what should be a simple and normal activity becomes challenging and uncomfortable. One such condition that affects individuals assigned male at birth is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
BPH is a non-cancerous condition that occurs when the prostate gland is enlarged, which can result in urinary problems that affect daily life and health. BPH usually occurs in men who are in their 60s, 70s and 80s, a time in life when the prostate is known to grow larger.
In this video from our YouTube Health series, Dr. Neal Rowe, Urologist at The Ottawa Hospital, sheds light on BPH, including its symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and treatment options.
