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Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) - resources

Resources - benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); Prostate enlargement resources; BPH resources

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The following organizations provide information on benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement):

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The prostate is a gland that produces some of the fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra, the tube th...

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American Academy of Family Physician, Family Doctor -- familydoctor.org/condition/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-bph/
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases -- www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/prostate-problems/prostate-enlargement-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia
Urology Care Foundation -- www.urologyhealth.org/urology-a-z/b/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-(bph)

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Hyperplasia - illustration
Hyperplasia is the increased cell production of normal tissue in the body which causes the organ to increase in size.
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Hyperplasia - illustration
Hyperplasia is the increased cell production of normal tissue in the body which causes the organ to increase in size.
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