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:

An Outline Of Enlarged Prostate Treatment - If you are suffering from BPH (a swollen or enlarged prostate) and are considering enlarged prostate treatment, then this article will provide a brief introduction to the choices open to you.

Botox As A Form Of Enlarged Prostate Medicine? - Although many people will be familiar with the use of Botox as a cosmetic treatment for the removal of lines, especially on the face, it will probably comes a quite a surprise to find that it is now being suggested as a treatment for an enlarged prostate.

How To Prevent Prostate Cancer Or Reduce Your Prostate Cancer Risk - Learning how to prevent prostate cancer, or to reduce your prostate cancer risk, will reduce dramatically the number of needless deaths each year.

Prostate Cancer Symptoms That Are All Too Often Ignored - It is a sad but true fact that the majority of the deaths from prostate cancer could be avoided if men did not ignored the prostate cancer symptoms and called in to see their doctor.

Prostate Problem Symptoms - The Signs To Look For - There are a number of prostate problem symptoms which the vast majority of men will begin to experience once they have passed the age of 40 and, sadly, the majority of these will be ignored until the problem has advanced to a stage at which treatment may be difficult.

Why Are Enlarged Prostate Symptoms So Often Ignored? - Despite the fact that many men begin to experience enlarged prostate symptoms as early as their mid-forties, the vast majority of prostate cancers are not diagnosed until after the age of seventy.

Further information on the prostate gland:

Prostate Cancer Therapeutics - A Global Market Perspective - OfficialWire (press release)

Prostate Cancer Therapeutics - A Global Market Perspective OfficialWire (press release) External Beam Radiation Therapy entails release of radioactive beams, either exclusively to the prostate gland (radiation only for prostate) or may cover ... and more »

Flomax/Tamsulosin - OfficialWire (press release)

OfficialWire (press release)

Flomax/Tamsulosin OfficialWire (press release) Is is a product of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. BPH is an enlargement of the prostate gland that results to urinary symptoms including weak ...

Murray — Managing and monitoring prostate problems - Sky Hi Daily News

Murray — Managing and monitoring prostate problems Sky Hi Daily News The prostate gland is located just below the bladder, where urine is stored, and part of it surrounds the urethra, the tube through which urine passes out ...