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