Prostate Health
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that sits below the bladder and behind the rectum in the male body. The gland secretes a fluid that is essential to the production of semen and is important for healthy sexual function.
Enlargement of the Prostate
Over a man’s lifetime the prostate grows in size. This enlargement is a common source of discomfort in men over 45, sometimes causing a partial blockage in urine flow. In some cases, your urologist may recommend treating prostate enlargement.
Common treatments for prostate enlargement today include an extensive range of medications and minimally invasive non-surgical procedures. Surgery, which used to be the prevalent option for prostate enlargement, is less commonly called for today.
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