In some men, BPH can squeeze the urethra, which is like pinching a straw. As you can imagine, this can make it increasingly difficult to completely empty the bladder during urination. This can mean getting up several times during the night to urinate. It can also make long car rides uncomfortable without frequent bathroom breaks. Some men find that when they attempt to urinate, it is difficult to get started. Others experience a weak flow of urine, or have difficulty maintaining a continuous flow of urine. The urge to urinate may also occur more frequently.

The following is a list of many common symptoms:

• Waking up several times during the night to urinate
• A weak flow
• Difficulty getting urination started
• Inability to maintain a continuous flow of urine
• A sense that you have to urinate immediately after urination
• Losing urine (or dribbling) at the end of urination
• Having a greater urge to urinate or more difficulty in postponing it