Understanding BPH: Signs Your Prostate Needs Attention

Many men accept urinary changes as a normal part of ageing. They are common, but they are also treatable, and leaving them unaddressed can affect sleep, work and wellbeing.

Signs worth discussing with a urologist

• Needing to urinate more often, especially at night
• A weak or interrupted stream
• Difficulty starting to urinate
• A feeling that the bladder has not fully emptied
• Sudden urgency or leaking

Over time, untreated BPH can lead to urinary infections, bladder stones, bladder damage, or being unable to urinate at all, which requires emergency care.

Assessment is simple: a consultation, a urine test, a flow test, an ultrasound and often a PSA blood test. These tell us the size of your prostate and how much it is affecting your bladder. From there, treatment ranges from lifestyle changes and medication to minimally invasive procedures such as Aquablation. The earlier you seek advice, the more options you have.