Support Groups and Resources

The following organizations provide information and support to men with BPH and their family members:

American Urological Association Foundation

http://www.afud.org

This foundation is a professional organization that provides information and resource guides focusing on urologic conditions. The website offers information about programs that help support urologic research. 

Department of Defense - Center for Prostate Disease Research

http://www.cpdr.org/

This organization and website offer patient information about prostate diseases. The website also includes online videos about benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). 

Kidney and Urology Foundation of America, Inc.

http://www.kidneyurology.org/

1-800-633-6628

This foundation and website offer patient resources regarding kidney and urologic diseases. The website includes information about fund-raising events for disease research. The website also offers a listing of clinical trials. 

National Association for Continence

http://www.nafc.org

1-800-BLADDER (252-3337)

This organization and website are sources of education, advocacy, and support about the causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management alternatives for incontinence. Newsletters and resource guides are available.

National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse

http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/prostateenlargement/index.htm

1-800-891-5390

This federal branch of the National Institute of Health (NIH) provides prostate enlargement or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) information. The website also includes recovery information for after surgery and information about sexual function.  

Prostate Disease.org

http://www.prostatedisease.org/

1-800-981-2491

This organization and website offer information about prostate diseases and lifestyle management after prostate disease. The website also includes a section for caregivers and includes tips on going to the doctor, monitoring signs and symptoms, and helping your loved one. 

Urological Sciences Research Foundation (USRF)

http://www.usrf.org/

This organization and website offer prostate disease information, news, and research information.