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The prostate is a small, walnut sized gland that produces the fluid that sperm travel with during the moments when a male ejaculates. It is found at the exit of the bladder, wrapped around the urethra (tube carrying urine), and sits against the out sidewall of the rectum (anus).
Prostate problems have slowly risen to epidemic [...]

Popularity: 35% [?]

The prostate is situated at the exit of the bladder where the urethra (tube that carries urine) leaves. It is wrapped around the urethra and is slightly smaller than a golf ball.
The role of the prostate is to produce the watery liquid that is mixed with sperm and is found during ejaculation. This fluid is [...]

Popularity: 39% [?]

The prostate is a small gland, roughly the size of a walnut. It sits below the urethra (the tube urine passes through), just in front of the rectum, and it is mostly glandular tissue with 30% being muscular. The prostate is a very important gland that produces the fluid that helps carry sperm when a [...]

Popularity: 36% [?]

About half the population has a prostate gland but how many people actually know what it is? What it does? And what conditions can affect the prostate?
The prostate is found in all males in the mammal category of the animal world, including humans. It makes up a part of the reproductive system of the male [...]

Popularity: 54% [?]

Prostate problems and prostate cancer has been around for many centuries. Problems in the prostate are thought to be caused by the male hormone testosterone that is mainly produced in the prostate gland. Testosterone is what cancer cells need to continue growing in the prostate gland. In years past, the only treatment for prostate cancer [...]

Popularity: 30% [?]

A man in his late fifties starts to feel pain while going to the toilet to urinate, at first he dismisses it but after a short time the pain becomes worse and it bothers him greatly.
He makes an appointment to see his local doctor and has an appointment a few days away, over these few [...]

Popularity: 28% [?]

There are two main types of hormone therapy. One class of drugs stops the body from producing certain hormones. The other class allows the body to make the hormones but keeps them from attaching to cancer cells. Some treatments may include both drugs to get the full effect of androgen block. There are several techniques [...]

Popularity: 30% [?]

If you are experiencing any symptoms that may suggest an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer you will want to see a doctor immediately. There are several tests a doctor can perform to find out what the problem is and the best treatment for your problem.
One test is a digital rectal exam. Usually this is the [...]

Popularity: 30% [?]

The prostate is a small walnut sized gland that produces part of the liquid in semen. It has two or more sections and is enclosed in an outer layer. It is located in front of the rectum and just below the bladder. Urethra, which is canal that urine passes through from the bladder, is surrounded [...]

Popularity: 33% [?]

Prostate problems have symptoms that are easy to identify. Many of them are caused by the obstruction of the urethra and the loss of bladder function. Symptoms vary with each individual but the most common symptoms involve changes in urination habits. Symptoms include:
– A weakened stream of urine, or interrupted stream
– Having an urgency to [...]

Popularity: 34% [?]