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As men age, an benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is common and can disrupt daily life. While not life-threatening, untreated BPH may lead to complications. Recognise symptoms early and explore treatment options, from lifestyle changes to minimally invasive procedures, to safeguard your prostate health.

King Charles III has received medical treatment for an enlarged prostate, a condition common among men his age, Buckingham Palace announced. The monarch has what is clinically known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). But what does BPH mean? Dr Ronny Tan and Dr Lie Kwok Ying, Urologists of Advanced Urology Associates, Singapore, help to explain the condition. They also advise on treatment options for this common condition, such as transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and prostatic urethral lift (PUL).