As they age, some men may notice that they have trouble peeing. You might find it hard to start going, or perhaps the stream starts and stops several times.

These are just two possible signs of benign prostatic hyperplasia, called BPH, which is an enlarged prostate.

This gland, which grows during early puberty and then again around age 25, becomes enlarged in many men. It can pinch your urethra, the tube that carries urine from your bladder through your penis. Your bladder walls may also grow thicker.

This is the most common prostate problem in men 50 and older. It’s good to know the symptoms of BPH because you might want to talk with your doctor.