An enlarged prosatet also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. The prostate naturally grows with age in many men. As it enlarges, it can squeeze the urethra (the tube that carries urine), restricting urine flow and causing bothersome urinary symptoms. BPH is very common in older men but is not cancer and doesn’t lead to cancer.

Common enlarged prostate symptoms include:

• Weak or slow urinary stream
• Frequent urination (especially at night—nocturia)
• Sudden urge to urinate
• Difficulty starting to urinate or stopping mid-stream
• Incomplete bladder emptying
• Straining to urinate
• Post-void dribbling

Symptoms vary widely; some men have mild symptoms, others more severe

No. An enlarged prostate / BPH is benign (non-cancerous) enlargement of the prostate. It’s not caused by cancer and doesn’t lead to cancer, though BPH and prostate cancer can coexist. BPH is purely an age-related enlargement that affects urinary function.

Yes. Generic medications contain the same active ingredients as brand-name versions and must meet the same rigourous UK medical standards for safety and effectiveness. They typically cost significantly less.