Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) – or enlarged prostate – is a condition that affects men as they grow older. BPH causes a lot of discomfort among men but fortunately this is a non-cancerous condition and is not life-threatening at all.

Find out more about some of the symptoms of BPH.

In this 3D animated video, shared by MRTRIGGERMAN in 2013, you can learn more about what the prostate is, what its role is in the male anatomy, what it is for, how and why it enlarges, and what are implications of an enlargement are for a man’s health.

Read more about 4 lifestyle changes and treatment options you should consider after a BPH diagnosis.

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