The announcement that King Charles III was admitted to a private hospital Friday to undergo a procedure for an enlarged prostate has sparked interest in what is an extremely common condition among older men. The 75-year-old monarch is in good company.

Enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition that affects about 50% of men by age 60 and up to 90% of men by age 85. 1 As men age, the prostate can grow from the size of a walnut to about the size of a lemon, placing pressure on the urethra and obstructing the flow of urine. 1 While enlarged prostate (BPH) can be a burdensome condition, it is non-cancerous and there are several treatment options available. 2

An estimated 70% of men in their 60s have an enlarged prostate. It’s something extremely common to experience as men age and is typically not a cause for concern. However, if it isn’t appropriately monitored, there can be complications. That’s why it ...

For many men, the topic of prostate health is often overlooked until it becomes a pressing issue. The prostate — a small gland located below the bladder and in front of the rectum — plays a significant role in male reproductive health. Despite its ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday belatedly released his annual medical report, saying that doctors had removed a small “early-stage malignant tumor” from his prostate.

If you often wake in the middle of the night with the urgent need to urinate, urinate with growing frequency, have difficulty completely emptying your bladder, or experience pain while urinating, it could be due to an enlarged prostate. Also known as ...

Older men tend to have larger prostates than younger men because the prostate continues to grow as a man ages. Enlargement of the prostate that is not the result of cancer is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH can cause problems with urination ...