Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is a condition in which the prostate enlarges in men and people assigned male at birth. Although it is not cancer, it can still be uncomfortable to manage and may cause additional health problems.
If you have difficulty urinating or notice a weak, stop-and-start urine flow, those symptoms could point to BPH, and you should arrange an appointment with a healthcare professional.
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