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What Problems Does An Enlarged Prostate Cause?
The prostate is a male reproductive gland that produces the fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation. It surrounds the urethra, the tube through which urine passes out of the body.
An enlarged prostate means the gland has grown bigger. Prostate enlargement happens to almost all men as they get older. As the gland grows, it can press on the urethra and cause urination and bladder problems.
An enlarged prostate is often called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or benign...
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Enlarged Prostate and Incontinence
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Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
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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.... Read more »
Risk Factors for Enlarged Prostate
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Complications of Enlarged Prostate
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Enlarged Prostate Treatment
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7 Ways an Enlarged Prostate Can Affect Urination
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