Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) What does that mean?

A glossary of BPH-related terms

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) A non-cancerous growth process within the prostate that restricts the flow of urine.

Catheter A thin, flexible tube used to remove excess fluid.

Cystoscope An instrument used by doctors to examine the bladder and prostate, and locate urinary tract blockages.

EVOLVE^® Procedure A safe, effective in-office or hospital out-patient procedure for treating BPH that uses state-of-the-art laser technology with immediate results.

Hesitation trouble starting and stopping the urine stream.

Impotence The inability to achieve or maintain an erection.

Intravenous Pyelogram an x-ray of the urinary tract.

Nocturia Frequent urination during the night.

Prostate A walnut-sized gland, located below the bladder and in front of the rectum that produces semen.

Prostatitis inflammation of prostate tissue.

PSA A protein produced by prostate cells. Elevated levels often indicate the presence of cancer.

Retrograde Ejaculation Semen that travels in the wrong direction; up to the bladder instead of outside the body.

Urethra the tube that carries urine from the bladder out through the penis.

Urinary Incontinence Loss of control or inability to hold back urine.