Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Benign prostatic hyperplasiaUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewAn enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) usually occurs with aging. The condition can lead to infection, bladder stones, and reduced kidney function.SymptomsIt can cause difficulty starting urination. The stream may be weak, or stop and start.TreatmentsTreatments include medication, surgery, and minimally invasive surgery. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use