It is a common problem for men as they age for the prostate gland to enlarge. This condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. The prostate goes through two main periods of growth. There is a growth during puberty as the prostate doubles in size and around the age of 25 it begins to [...]

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.

The prostate gland is a small, hormone producing organ that encircles the upper part of the urethra. It is only found in men, and is responsible for the creation of certain male hormones. It is vital to proper sexual functioning and to regular bladder control. The prostate gland is necessary in order to survive, reproduce [...]

Following is a basic breakdown of the most common ailments affecting the prostate gland. Since many of these conditions share symptoms and in some cases treatment as well, it can be difficult to even attempt self-diagnosis of a prostate condition. Hopefully this guide will allow you to easily compare and contrast symptoms of the different [...]

The prostate is a small gland that is only found in males of the mammal species, including humans. It is located near the bladder and produces the watery fluid that carries sperm out of the body when a man ejaculates.

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.

Men with symptoms of BPH will normally need treatment at some point in their life. There are researchers who question early treatment and believe if the prostate is only slightly enlarged you should take a “watch and see” attitude. They believe some symptoms of BPH may clear up without treatment. If you are taking a [...]

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 [...]

Your doctor has decided that surgery to correct your prostate problems is indicated. What can you expect with the surgery and your recover time? Your hospital stay will depend on the surgery you have and how quickly your body recovers from that surgery. Once your surgery is complete, you will be hooked up to a [...]

Men over the age of 50 should be concerned about symptoms of enlarged prostate or BPH. BPH stands for benign prostatic hyperplasia. It is not understood what causes BPH and there are no real risk factors that you can change to reduce your risk of prostate cancer. Prostate problems have been around for centuries and [...]