What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate and what treatments are available?

The symptoms of an enlarged prostate can include a slowing of the urinary stream, frequent voiding, incomplete bladder emptying, and frequent waking to urinate at night. There is a range of treatment available that can accommodate patients’ needs and preferences. Medications can help slow and even reverse the progression of an enlarged prostate. Simple procedures utilizing microwaves and varied outpatient surgery options can also reduce the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.