Let’s break this down… Hyperplasia means an increase in the number of cells. Benign, in medical terms, is the opposite of malignant. It means that the hyperplasia is self-limiting, unlike a cancer. On the prostate, the hyperplasia forms large nodules. These nodules grow and can constrict the flow of urine through the urethra. If the nodules grow large enough, they can start to put back pressure on the kidneys and also start to put pressure on the bowel. Symptoms include: a need to urgently urinate trouble starting and stopping your urine flow a sensation of not being able to completely empty … Continue reading Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH)