Several factors can increase the likelihood of developing Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Understanding BPH risk factors can help in the early detection and management of the condition.
- Age: BPH is often considered a normal part of aging. The risk for BPH increases as men get older.
- Family history: Several studies have shown that men who have a family history of BPH are more likely to develop it than men without a family history of the condition.
- Metabolic syndrome and obesity: Some evidence suggests that men who are obese or who have metabolic syndrome (a group of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes, including, among others, abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and low HDL cholesterol levels) are at increased risk for developing BPH.