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What Is It?
The prostate is a small gland approximately the size and shape of a walnut. It sits directly below the bladder, in front of the rectum. The prostate is a part of the male reproductive tract. It produces fluid that combines with sperm to make semen.
At birth, the prostate gland is tiny. When testosterone levels rise during puberty, the prostate grows rapidly, doubling in size by age 20. Growth slows down for the next two decades and the prostate usually does not cause problems for...
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From Our Experts
Signs of Prostate Problems and What They Can Indicate
Sometimes figuring out if you have a prostate problem can be a tricky maze. My own father had NO symptoms, but he was over the age of 70... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction and Urinary Tract Symptoms
In the preceding entries I have focused on the erectile dysfunction that typically follows the surgical treatment of prostate cancer. All... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction, Bladder Problems and Your Prostate
Many men are bothered with urinary problems along with their erectile dysfunction. It has been shown that severe problems with BPH or... Read more »
Can Erectile Dysfunction be a Symptom of Prostate Cancer?
Dear Dr. Motola, Can erectile dysfunction be a symptom of prostate cancer? My husband is experiencing a few issues. He has blood in his... Read more »
Prostate Cancer Symptoms, Tests, and Treatments
My father's case of prostate cancer was discovered by chance: he exhibited no initial symptoms. This is fairly typical in older men, since... Read more »
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Symptoms of Prostatitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Prostatitis may occur with an infection in or around the testicles (epididymitis or orchitis), especially if it was caused by an STD. In this case,... Read more »
Chronic Prostatitis Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chronic bacterial prostatitis Symptoms Symptoms of chronic prostatitis are similar to those of acute prostatitis but are not as severe.... Read more »
Symptoms of non-bacterial Prostatitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
NBP; Prostatodynia; Pelvic pain syndrome; CPPS; Chronic nonbacterial prostatitis; Chronic genitourinary pain Symptoms Blood in the... Read more »
Enlarged Prostate and Incontinence
By Jasmine Schmidt, HealthCentral's Incontinence Expert Although women are twice as likely as men to experience incontinence, that doesnt mean... Read more »
Prostate Cancer Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms in the early stages. As the malignancy spreads, it may constrict the urethra and cause urinary... Read more »
What Is Prostatitis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Acute vs. Chronic Prostatitis Acute prostatitis is swelling and irritation of the prostate gland that develops rapidly . It can be either inflammation or infection. Chronic prostatitis, on the other hand, develops slowly and continues for a...
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