Pictures Of The Prostate Gland

The prostate gland sits just below the bladder and in front of the rectum, partially surrounding the urethra which carries urine from the bladder out of the body. Forming part of the male reproductive system, the prostrate is responsible for the production of a clear liquid which makes up about one third of the seminal fluid used to carry and protect the male sperm during intercourse.

Throughout early childhood the prostate gland is very small (about the size of a pea) but grows rapidly during puberty in response to the production of the male hormone testosterone.

In adults the prostate is about the size of a walnut and weighs around one ounce.

The prostate gland is divided into the three sections known as the peripheral, central and transition sections.

The peripheral section is situated to the rear of the prostate and is the section in which prostatitis and prostate cancer are most likely to develop. The transition section, which lies in the middle of the prostate gland and surrounds the urethra, is the area in which benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is seen.

There are a number of problems associated with the prostate gland and the most common of these is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

This condition, which is a growth of non-cancerous cells within the transition section of the prostate, causes an enlargement of the gland and exerts pressure on the urethra which, in turn, leads to difficulties in urinating. Another common problem is prostatitis, which is an inflammation or infection of the prostate gland.

About half of all men will suffer enlargement of the prostate by the time they reach the age of 60 and, by the age of 80, about ninety percent of the male population will experience an enlarged prostate.

Prostate cancer will also affect a significant percentage of the male population. In 2006 some 237,000 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer and there were some 27,000 deaths from the disease in the United States alone.

Just a sample of the articles from the article section of the site:

A Revolutionary Prostate Operation - Surgery has advanced considerably in recent years and the introduction of robotic technology into the operating theatre will truly revolutionize surgery in the years ahead.

Could A Common Hair Loss Drug Be Masking The Presence Of Prostate Cancer? - The presence of prostate cancer is often indicated by a simple blood test but, for many men, the use of Propecia to treat hair loss will mask the results of blood testing for prostate cancer.

Is Being Black Really A Prostate Cancer Risk Factor? - Race is a prostate cancer risk factor and African Americans are two and a half times more likely to die from prostate cancer that white Americans. You might by surprised though by just why this is the case.

Prostate Gland Cancer Surgery Is An Option For Older Men - Men over the age of seventy have traditionally been given radiation or hormone treatment for prostate gland cancer and have been considered too old for surgery to be an option. However, a recently released study suggests that this might be about to change.

The Current State Of Prostate Cancer Research - Heightened public awareness of the problems presented by prostate cancer is at last fuelling prostate cancer research into the causes, prevention and treatment of the disease.

The Dangers Posed By Prostatic Cancer - Prostatic cancer poses a very real problem for men today and many thousands of American men will die needlessly this year because of this highly treatable disease.

Further information on the prostate gland:

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Exercise improves survival in cancer patients Times of India Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, (UCSF) teased out a molecular profile of these genes whose expression in the prostate gland is tied to vigorous exercise. "Vigorous physical activity may provide clinical benefits for men ... Vigorous Exercise Linked to Gene Activity in ProstateUCSF Today Fitness and Prostate HealthKHAS-TV How vigorous exercise cuts prostate cancer progression riskTruthDive all 60 news articles »

What makes prostate glands enlarge? - STLtoday.com

What makes prostate glands enlarge? STLtoday.com What causes an enlarged gland? What role does a urine sample and antibiotics have in BPH? — TR Answer • The causes of prostate gland enlargement (BPH, benign prostatic hyperplasia) haven't been determined with certainty. In men in their 20s and 30s, ... Donohue: What makes prostate glands enlarge?Alexandria Town Talk all 4 news articles »