Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common reason men over 50 develop urinary symptoms: the prostate gradually enlarges and narrows the urethra. Chronic prostatitis — inflammation of the prostate — causes a different pattern of pelvic pain, painful urination and discomfort that can affect younger men too.
If you are over 50 and waking at night to urinate, or have a weak stream and incomplete emptying, the cause is usually benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — and it is treatable. SU Urology confirms it the same visit with PSA, transrectal/abdominal prostate ultrasound, uroflowmetry and a post-void residual scan.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common reason men over 50 develop urinary symptoms: the prostate gradually enlarges and narrows the urethra. Chronic prostatitis — inflammation of the prostate — causes a different pattern of pelvic pain, painful urination and discomfort that can affect younger men too.
Both are evaluated and managed in our prostate clinic. The goal of the first visit is a precise diagnosis: distinguishing BPH from prostatitis, prostate cancer concern, or an overactive bladder, because the treatment for each is different.
SU Urology runs the full work-up on site — no outside referral for imaging. Most patients get answers the same day.
A prostate-specific antigen level helps screen for prostate cancer risk and is interpreted alongside age and prostate size (non-covered, ₩13,000).
Transabdominal or transrectal ultrasound measures prostate volume and checks for nodules or retention on our GE Versana Premier scanner.
You urinate into a flow meter that graphs the strength and shape of your stream — an objective measure of obstruction.
A non-invasive bladder scan measures urine left after voiding, showing how well the bladder empties.
Microscopic urine examination rules out infection and blood as a cause of symptoms.
First-line care: fluid timing, alpha-blockers to relax the bladder neck, and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors to shrink the prostate when it is enlarged.
Targeted antibiotics for bacterial prostatitis, plus anti-inflammatory and pelvic-floor measures for chronic pelvic pain; magnetic stimulation therapy is available in-clinic.
Structured follow-up of PSA and symptoms, with clear thresholds for when a hospital referral for surgery or biopsy is appropriate.
If findings suggest cancer or need for surgical BPH treatment, we coordinate a referral to a partner hospital with your records in English.
Dr. Kim Jeong-man is a board-certified urologist and a member of the Korean Urological Association with fellowship-level training, including an observership at the Cleveland Clinic in the United States. The prostate work-up is completed in one visit using our own imaging and flow studies, so foreign patients on a limited schedule leave with a diagnosis and a plan rather than a list of outside referrals.
You can book directly. Walk-ins and same-day appointments are usually possible; English-speaking support is available.
For foreign patients these are typically non-covered (out-of-pocket): PSA is ₩13,000 and prostate ultrasound is ₩90,000. Prices are subject to change — please confirm at the clinic.
Yes. PSA, ultrasound, uroflowmetry and a post-void residual scan are all done on site, usually within a single visit.
Most night-time urination and weak stream is benign (BPH), but PSA and imaging are exactly how we check. If anything is suspicious we arrange prompt hospital referral.