men s health issues
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Causes of BPH
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) becomes increasingly common as men age, especially after age 50. The precise cause is not known but probably involves changes caused by hormones, includingtestosteroneand especially dihydrotestosterone (a hormone related totestosterone). Drugs such as over-the-counter antihistamines and nasal decongestants can increase resistance to the flow of urine or reduce the bladder’s ability to contract, causing temporary blockage of urine flow out of the bladder in men with BPH. 