Understanding Enlarged Prostate: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Understanding Enlarged Prostate: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

From PACE Hospitals Podcast by PACE Hospitals

April 2, 2026 · 21 min · Season 2 · Episode 13

About this episode

This episode discusses benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), its symptoms, causes, and treatment options as men age.

As men age, they frequently develop benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), an enlarged prostate. An enlarged prostate gland pressing against the urethra may cause urinary problems, such as difficulty initiating or halting urination, frequent urination, and a weak stream of urine. Many men have these symptoms without realising they are caused by an enlarged prostate. In this episode of the Enlarged Prostate Podcast, we delve into why BPH occurs, its relationship with ageing, and the hormona...

People in this episode

Host: PACE Hospitals

Topics covered

  • benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • enlarged prostate
  • urinary problems
  • ageing
  • treatment options

Keywords

  • enlarged prostate
  • BPH
  • urinary problems
  • ageing
  • treatment

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Organizations: PACE Hospitals

Books & works: Enlarged Prostate Podcast

Places: BPH

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