Prostate problems
About the prostate gland
The prostate is a small gland found only in men. It surrounds the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body). It sits just below the bladder and the opening of the vas deferens (tube that carries sperm up from the testicles to the urethra).
The prostate gland produces a thick, white fluid that's mixed with sperm to create semen.
The prostate gland is about the size and shape of a walnut, but tends to get bigger as you get older. It can sometimes become swollen or enlarged because of medical conditions such as those outlined below.
Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018
Introduction
Prostate problems are common in men, particularly in those over 50 years of age.
About the prostate gland
The prostate is a small gland found only in men. It surrounds the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body). It sits just below the bladder and the opening of the vas deferens (tube that c
Prostate enlargement
Prostate enlargement is a very common condition associated with ageing. Over athird of all men over 50 years of agewill have some symptoms of prostate enlargement . It's not known why the prostate ge
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