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Causes and Risk Factors

Find out if you are at risk for prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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Prostate Cancer Risk Factors
The major risk factors for prostate cancer include genetic, dietary, and environmental factors that effect male hormones (androgens) and make a man more susceptible to this cancer.
BPH Risk Factors
About 5.5 million American men have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) that could warrant medical attention. Age is the major risk factor.
Causes of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
The causes of BPH are not fully know, but there are some theories.

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Causes of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
A number of structural or medical conditions, either independently or in conjunction with BPH, can cause lower urinary tract symptoms.

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