The challenge

Men are not always the best at addressing their health needs. Older men are even more close-lipped about what's ailing them. Throw in a medical condition that many don't understand is treatable, and you've got the recipe for a generation of men who are suffering unnecessarily. Case in point — the enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia. The condition typically results in problems with urination — frequent urination, trouble starting or a weak stream — so it's not surprising that men in their 60s and 70s aren't volunteering to talk about it with a doctor. Urology Nevada wants to change that. As Northern Nevada's leader in urologic care, they want to educate aging men about benign prostatic hyperplasia, and guide them toward the treatments that can improve their quality of life.