Conditions & treatments / Enlarged prostate
Conditions & treatments
Enlarged prostate
Assessment of urinary symptoms and medical or surgical management.
Overview
An enlarged prostate can affect the flow of urine. Symptoms may include a weak stream, difficulty starting, frequent urination or waking at night to pass urine.
Understanding your symptoms
Your symptoms, medical history and test results help guide assessment. Not every urinary symptom is caused by the prostate.
Management options
- Assessment of urinary symptoms and difficulty emptying the bladder
- Medical treatment where appropriate
- Surgical treatment, including transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
We discuss the benefits and risks of suitable options, taking your individual circumstances into account.
Prepare for your appointment
Bring your referral, relevant test results and scans, and a list of medicines. It can help to write down the questions you would like to ask.