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Justin Trudeau speaks to the importance of a men's health initiative in a House of Commons address on November 30, 2011.

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What Causes Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?

To date, the exact causes of BPH are not known. However, research has identified several factors that increase the risk of BPH. You could be at higher risk of BPH if:

  • you are over the age of 45
  • you are still producing testosterone
  • BPH runs in your family
  • you are obese

 

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