Majority of men are not aware of Prostate gland. They might hear it from the doctor while experiencing any problem or disease related to Prostate gland. What is the function of this gland? What problems can we might get with this gland? When it’s appropriate time to call the doctor when having a problem? These are common questions arising in the minds of men. So, the best way is to get information to deal this aspect of men’s health. Here, we briefly explain the basics of Prostate gland and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia – a common condition associated with this gland.
WHAT IS PROSTATE GLAND?
It is a small gland and an important part of male reproductive system. It has a walnut like shape and size. It exists below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It surrounds urethra, a tube in the penis carrying urine from the bladder out of the body.
It is a small gland and an important part of male reproductive system. It has a walnut like shape and size. It exists below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It surrounds urethra, a tube in the penis carrying urine from the bladder out of the body.
WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF PROSTATE GLAND?
It helps in making the fluid that nourishes and protects sperm in the semen. The semen carries sperm from the testicles during ejaculation.
It helps in making the fluid that nourishes and protects sperm in the semen. The semen carries sperm from the testicles during ejaculation.
WHAT IS ENLARGEMENT OF THE PROSTATE GLAND?
As the men grow older, the prostate gland becomes large. It is a normal part of aging. When men reach 40, the size of gland becomes the size of an apricot. When they reach 60, it becomes the size of a lemon. Because the gland surrounds a part of the urethra so an enlarged prostate squeezes or blocks the tube causing problems during urination. Some men won’t see any problems till 50’s or older while some notice the symptoms earlier. This condition of the enlargement of prostate gland is called as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH. It is not a cancerous condition.
As the men grow older, the prostate gland becomes large. It is a normal part of aging. When men reach 40, the size of gland becomes the size of an apricot. When they reach 60, it becomes the size of a lemon. Because the gland surrounds a part of the urethra so an enlarged prostate squeezes or blocks the tube causing problems during urination. Some men won’t see any problems till 50’s or older while some notice the symptoms earlier. This condition of the enlargement of prostate gland is called as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH. It is not a cancerous condition.
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