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The prostate gland is an essential part of the male reproductive system that consists of about 70% glandular tissue and 30% fibro muscular tissue.
In an adult male, it is about the size and shape of a walnut and weighs about 20 grams. It is located directly beneath the male bladder and in front of the rectum.
A thick fibrous capsule surrounds the prostate.
In the adult male, the glandular tissue of the prostate secretes a fluid that contributes 20-30% of the total volume of the seminal fluid released when a man ejaculates. This prostate fluid is continuously generated by the prostate but increases during sexual excitement.
The major health problems associated with the male prostate gland may be divided into three main categories:
- Prostatitis or inflammation of the prostate.
- Enlargement of the prostate, called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- Prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is currently the second leading cause of death from cancer in men.
One change does not lead to another. For example, having prostatitis or an enlarged prostate does not raise your chance of prostate cancer. It is also possible for you to have more than one condition at the same time. |
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