Jun 08 2009
Prostate, Prostate Cancer, and Enlarged Prostate
Prostate can be found just below the bladder. Your urethra is a tube-like structure that runs from your bladder, through the middle of the prostate, and down the middle of the penis. Your urethra carries urine and semen through the penis and to the outside world.
The main purpose of the prostate is to provide the seminal fluid to the man’s sperm prior to ejaculation. The seminal fluid provides nurishment for the sperm. The prostate also has the ability to contract in order to push the semen out of the penis further.
Some pathologies that can attack the prostate gland are prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Prostate cancer is currently tracked by the changing levels of PSA. However, there is currently some debate on how to manage changing levels of PSA values.
BPH is what is known as an enlarged prostate. BPH is not a cancerous process but can cause difficulties for everyday activities. Because the urethra passes in the middle of the prostate and BPH occurs in the middle of the prostate, complaints regarding urination and the feeling of incomplete urine release are common.
Always speak to your physician if you have any concern regarding your prostate.
