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Does the prostate change with age, even if it's healthy?
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Yes: The prostate normally grows at a rate of 1.6 to 2.0% per year. Some men develop urinary symtpoms as a result, others do not. The degree to which the symptoms are bothersome will be used to determine if any treatment is required.
Answered 10/21/2011
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BPH: Yes, the prostate typically enlarges with age.
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