Understanding Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Causes & Risk Factors
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is non-cancerous prostate enlargement. Exact cause unknown, but risk factors include:
- Age: Most common >50; risk increases with age.
- Family history: Genetic predisposition.
- Hormonal changes: Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) promote prostate growth.
- Inflammation: Prostatic inflammation may contribute.
- Obesity, Diabetes, Heart disease: Associated with higher BPH risk.
BPH is not cancer, but symptoms can mimic prostate cancer; see a doctor for evaluation.
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