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Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged, is a major cause of lower urinary tract symptoms in ageing men. This PrimeView highlights the available treatment options for this condition.

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia. Nat Rev Dis Primers 2, 16032 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrdp.2016.32

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