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One of our most popular episodes for 2020 was episode number 3, Benign Enlargement of the Prostate- How Can a Little Gland Cause So Much Trouble?, with Dr. Ryan Terlecki. Today, we will be replaying episode 3. Enlargement of the prostate is also known as BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia. In this episode, we will tell you what to look out for and how it may affect your quality of life. Stay tuned for more.

Dr. Ryan Terlecki is a urologist at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He wears many different hats at the Wake Forest Center for Men's Health, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He is Director of the Men's Health Clinic, Director of Medical Student Education, and the Fellowship Director of Reconstructive Health. Be sure to listen in today to find out from Dr. Terlecki how BPH could affect the quality of your life.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• What having an enlarged prostate means.
• Dr. Terlecki talks about why having an enlarged prostate can interfere with a man’s normal urination.
• Dr. Terlecki discusses how common BPH is as a condition for men.
• The risk factors for men with BPH.
• Dr. Terlecki discusses whether or not having symptoms of BPH means that men have prostate cancer.
• The consequences of the bladder having to work harder against the prostate as a result of BPH.
• What men should expect when undergoing the initial testing for BPH.
• The conditions that could mimic some of the symptoms of an enlarged prostate that a urologist would need to rule out. 

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For the listeners of The Prostate Health Podcast, Dr. Pohlman has prepared a free mini webinar where he discusses his top three tips to promote a man’s prostate health and also longevity, and quality of life. To access the webinar, all you need to do is go to www.prostatehealthpodcast.com/menshealth  to check it out.  

Dr. Ryan Terlecki’s website