What should I expect during the diagnostic process for BPH?

During the diagnostic process for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), you can expect the following:

1. Medical history assessment to discuss symptoms and their impact.
2. Physical examination, including a digital rectal examination (DRE) to assess the size and condition of the prostate.
3. Urine tests to rule out other conditions.
4. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test to evaluate prostate health.
5. Uroflowmetry to measure urine flow and identify obstructions.
6. International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire to assess symptom severity.
7. Imaging tests like ultrasound to visualize the prostate.
8. In some cases, cystoscopy may be performed to examine the urinary tract.