Do you know what hyperplasia of the prostate is? To help you learn more about it, we’ve put together a list of four things you should know about hyperplasia of the prostate:

1. What does “hyperplasia of the prostate” mean?:

Hyperplasia of the prostate is another name for the condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatic hypertrophy, or an enlarged prostate. Hyperplasia of the prostate means that the walnut-shaped gland is abnormally swollen, affecting the male urinary and reproductive systems.

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