The prostate gland produces the thick, milky-white fluid that carries the millions of sperm cells during intercourse. The prostate is about the size of a walnut or a golf ball, and it is located between the bladder and the lower intestine. It surrounds part of the urethra, which is the internal tube where urine is
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How Your Urologist Checks for Prostate Health
Prostate cancer is the most common form of [non-skin] cancer for men in the United States. A part of the men’s reproductive system, the prostate is located below a man’s bladder and to the front of the rectum. When healthy, your prostate is about the size of a walnut; when diseased, your prostate will enlarge
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As men get older, BPH, short for benign prostatic hyperplasia, can start to affect your prostate gland and cause uncomfortable symptoms. This condition will often continue to develop, making it difficult for urine to flow from your bladder, causing pain, discomfort, and a host of other issues with your bladder, urinary tract, and kidneys –
Read MoreDispelling Myths About a Leaky Bladder
Whether your leaky bladder has been a constant struggle for years or something that has slowly developed over the years, know your facts. It’s important to know the difference between medical evidence and myths that have become all too common. Urinary incontinence affects nearly 25 million Americans, so take solace in the fact that you
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