Although men and women can be susceptible to many of the same health conditions, like respiratory diseases, cancer, and diabetes, certain health conditions are unique to men. Some of these can have a negative impact on personal relationships or lead to serious implications if left untreated. Prostate problems are common among men, with as many
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What Causes an Enlarged Prostate?
The prostate is a muscular gland in the male reproductive system that surrounds the urethra and sits below the bladder. It produces most of the fluid found in your semen. The prostate can become enlarged particularly as a man ages, and the enlargement causes uncomfortable urinary symptoms. This condition is known as benign prostatic hyperplasia
Read MoreThings You Need to Know About Prostate Health
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
Read MoreWhen and Why You Should See Your Urologist Regularly
Urology is the medical field dedicated to the health of the urinary system and the male reproductive system. The urinary tract stores and releases urine as liquid waste, helping the body to maintain the right balance of water and chemicals. Urology focuses on the care of the bladder, kidneys, prostate gland, ureters, urethra, and male reproductive
Read MoreMen Can Get a UTI Too
Biologically, men and woman are very different. But that doesn’t mean they can’t share a number of common ailments. Regarding urinary tract infections (UTI) the majority of suffers (about 96%) are women; that means that men can get a UTI too. What is a UTI? Your urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and
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