What is the treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia?

Treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) depends on how much the symptoms are bothering a man. Sometimes lifestyle changes are enough to decrease symptoms, such as regular trips to the bathroom and not drinking fluids after dinner. Also ask if one of your medications could be making symptoms worse. Two types of medications are prescribed most commonly, one to relax the muscles around the prostate and urethra and the other to shrink the prostate. Several surgical procedures are available when necessary.