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Prostate & Men's Clinic

Enlarged Prostate (BPH) in Busan, Korea

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that squeezes the urethra and causes voiding difficulty — the weak stream, frequent urination and night-time trips that tend to worsen with age.

Same-day PSA resultUltrasound & flow testingHonest, no-pressure advice
TL;DR — quick answer

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that squeezes the urethra and causes voiding difficulty — the weak stream, frequent urination and night-time trips that tend to worsen with age.

Overview

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that squeezes the urethra and causes voiding difficulty — the weak stream, frequent urination and night-time trips that tend to worsen with age.

We assess it thoroughly, with same-visit PSA and ultrasound, to understand your prostate and rule out other causes, then match treatment to your symptoms — from lifestyle measures and medication to referral for a procedure when it is genuinely needed.

Symptoms & signs

  • Frequent urination, especially waking at night
  • A weak, slow or hesitant stream
  • Straining, or a stream that stops and starts
  • A feeling the bladder never fully empties
  • Sudden, hard-to-defer urgency
  • Occasional inability to pass urine (urgent)

Causes & risk factors

  • Age-related prostate growth (common after 50)
  • Hormonal changes with ageing
  • A family history of BPH
  • Long-standing obstruction affecting the bladder
Our approach

How we care for enlarged prostate (bph)

A clear, step-by-step pathway — with same-day testing wherever possible, and kind, attentive care.

Symptom score & history

A structured symptom review quantifies how much BPH affects your daily life.

Same-day PSA

A prostate-specific antigen blood test — with same-day results — helps gauge cancer risk and interpret prostate size.

Prostate ultrasound & flow

Ultrasound measures prostate size and residual urine; flow testing gauges obstruction.

Tailored plan

We recommend the least intrusive option that will work — lifestyle, medication or referral for a procedure.

Good to know

Same-day PSA results mean you usually leave your first visit already knowing your prostate-specific antigen level, rather than waiting days and returning. BPH and early prostate cancer can cause similar symptoms, which is why PSA and ultrasound are part of the assessment even when the cause is likely benign.

Why Suyeong Cheongdam

Care with a difference

BPH is assessed here by a board-certified urologist and certified urologic-ultrasound subspecialist, with same-day PSA and honest, no-pressure advice. Treatment follows what your prostate actually needs — for a foreign patient, that means a clear plan in a single, unhurried visit.

Sources: American Urological Association (AUA) and European Association of Urology (EAU) clinical guidance; Korean Urological Association. Educational information only — not a substitute for in-person evaluation by a physician.
Frequently asked

Questions from foreign patients

No — BPH is non-cancerous. But similar symptoms can occasionally reflect cancer, so PSA and ultrasound are part of the assessment to be sure.

Yes — PSA is one of several tests offered with same-day results, so you usually leave understanding your prostate in one visit.

No — many men are managed with lifestyle measures or medication. A procedure is considered only when symptoms are not controlled or complications develop.

Yes — the clinic emphasises kind, attentive, one-to-one care, so your options are explained clearly without pressure.