Signs and symptoms
... Prostate enlargement varies in severity from man to man, and doesn''t always pose a problem. Only about half the men with prostate enlargement experience signs and symptoms that become noticeable or b...

Causes
... At birth, a boy''s prostate gland is about the size of a pea. It grows slightly during childhood and then at puberty undergoes a rapid growth spurt. By the time a man reaches age 25, his prostate is f...

Risk factors
... The main risk factor for prostate enlargement is aging. Prostate enlargement rarely causes signs and symptoms in men younger than 40, but approximately half the men in their 60s experience some signs ...

When to seek medical advice
... If you''re experiencing urinary problems, seek medical advice. Your doctor can help determine whether you have prostate enlargement and whether your symptoms warrant evaluation and treatment. If you ...

Screening and diagnosis
... To diagnose prostate enlargement, your doctor will likely begin by asking you what your symptoms are, when they developed and how often they occur. Your doctor will also want to know about other healt...