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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Diagnosis and Treatment

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(Must be 18 years of age or older)

As men age, the prostate gland often grows in size. In rare cases, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate, may block urine flow completely and require urgent treatment. But this growth doesn’t typically pose a threat to your health. More often, an enlarged prostate causes uncomfortable urination symptoms when it presses on the urethra. These symptoms, requiring frequent bathroom trips, can decrease your quality of life.

If you’ve experienced urination problems related to an enlarged prostate, you’re not alone. But you don’t have to live with the symptoms. At Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), we offer comprehensive diagnostic services and a full range of the most effective BPH treatments available today. 

We have experts to guide your treatment

At LVHN, we take a Centers of Excellence approach to deliver high-quality urologic care. This approach speeds your access to the most appropriate tests and treatments, by providers who specialize in your specific concern. In addition to providing a thorough physical examination, our urology specialists may use sophisticated urodynamics or other tests to measure your bladder function before arriving at a precise diagnosis. Your provider may order a digital rectal exam or blood tests to detect for possible prostate cancer, which may mirror the symptoms of BPH.

Treatment options

Nonsurgical BPH treatments

We offer a full range of nonsurgical BPH treatments, including:

  • Behavior modification
  • Medication management
  • Pelvic floor therapy

Surgical BPH treatments

If other steps don’t provide the relief you seek, your provider may recommend surgery to remove part or all of the prostate. Our urology surgeons are experienced in the leading and innovative surgical techniques and will choose the best treatment option for your circumstances.

  • UroLift®
  • Rezūm® 
  • Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) 
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Request an appointment with an LVPG urologic specialist

Fill out the form below and we will call you back within one business day to make an appointment at a urological practice location convenient to you.

(Must be 18 years of age or older)