A research team in Winchester is seeking personal stories from men suffering from a prostate condition.

The University of Winchester team, led by Dr Margaret Husted, is focusing on benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which affects around three million UK men.

The condition, which is not cancerous, can have numerous painful side effects, both physical and psychological.

The researchers want to hear from men with BPH about their treatment choices and how these have impacted their lives.

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The University of Winchester The University of Winchester is seeking personal stories (Image: University of Winchester) Dr Andrew Marren, a post-doctoral researcher at the university, said: "There are lots of issues relating to BPH which can affect men's quality of life. But this is a very under-researched area."

The study, funded by The Urology Foundation and The Sir James Ratcliffe Charitable Foundation, will examine the factors men considered when choosing their treatment paths.

The team is particularly interested in men awaiting surgical BPH treatments, as well as those who are two to six months post-surgery.

Rebecca Porta, chief executive of The Urology Foundation, said: "We firmly believe that research is key to addressing urology diseases like BPH.

"We look forward to seeing the outcomes of this much-needed research."

Anyone wishing to take part in the study can email andrew.marren@winchester.ac.uk.