Prostate Pathways research
Prostate Health as You Age
BPH becomes more common with age; learn the symptoms worth discussing with a health professional.
Medical note: This site provides general educational information, not diagnosis or treatment. New, persistent, severe, or worrying urinary symptoms should be discussed with a qualified health professional.
BPH becomes more common with age
NIDDK identifies age 40 and older as a risk factor and describes BPH as the most common prostate problem in men older than 50. Aging-related urinary symptoms still deserve evaluation rather than being dismissed as “just age.”
Track changes that affect quality of life
Frequency, urgency, nighttime waking, weak stream and difficulty emptying are useful symptoms to discuss with a clinician.