SunJour, whose U.S. office is located in Jersey City, is spreading awareness of BPH far and wide on the internet. BPH stands for benign prostatic hyperplasia, which is the medical term for non-cancerous prostate enlargement. This condition is common in older men due to the second phase of growth of the prostate after puberty. However, chances are if you haven't been to the doctor, you don't recognize your frequent trips to the bathroom and poor urinary flow could possibly be BPH. Whether you call BPH by its name or not, the fact of the matter is men around the world are dealing with prostate enlargement and they need support.

The global pandemic has united us in the fight against the virus, just as we have united against many other disease states. This is how we know that the global community is capable of putting the spotlight on BPH and get more men and women talking about it.

If over half of men in their 50s and 60s, and almost 90 percent of men in their 80s and 90s are getting BPH, then this is something we should be paying attention to. More studies should be conducted because as men live longer, more of our senior men population will be facing this issue. Let's promote a good quality of life for older men. Some men prefer natural solutions, and some will talk to their doctor to determine which treatment option is best for them. With positive lifestyle modifications, BPH can become less of a disturbance in daily life. You can get more sleep so you don't have to get up many times a night to go to the bathroom. You can focus less on the bathroom and your bladder so you can focus more on the things in life you enjoy.

This is why awareness is important so that we don't brush aside the prostate as just another finger in butt joke! This is a condition that impacts men around the world, so let's work together to responsibly share information. Stay safe during the pandemic and seek support to manage your BPH!