Prostate Issues? Worried About Prostate Cancer? Read This...
Prostate Awareness
Introduction
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. About one in six men will be diagnosed with this disease in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Prostate cancer can cause pain and other problems as it spreads, but usually does not cause symptoms until later stages. The good news is that many prostate cancers are found early because they often cause clear signs or symptoms. You may start taking a PSA test at age 40 if you're at average risk for developing prostate cancer or after age 45 if you're at higher risk for the disease (such as African-American men). Even though prostate cancer has often been called "a man's disease," it affects both genders equally: about one in 38 women develop this type of tumor each year, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
What is the prostate?
The prostate is a gland located in the male reproductive system. It's part of your urinary tract, and it wraps around the urethra like a cap. The prostate produces seminal fluid that nourishes and helps transport sperm from other glands in the male reproductive system to be ejaculated out during orgasm.
The prostate also produces testosterone, which is responsible for many sex-related functions (such as secondary sexual characteristics). The hormone can also help reduce risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and depression among other things.
It wraps around the urethra, which carries urine from the bladder to the penis.
The prostate gland is a walnut-sized gland located below the bladder, surrounding it, and encircling the urethra. The urethra is a tube that carries urine from the bladder to the penis for ejaculation. It also serves as an outlet for semen during ejaculation.
The prostate produces seminal fluid, which nourishes and protects sperm cells during their journey down this narrow passageway into the female reproductive tract (the vagina). This wet environment usually protects sperm from being harmed by acids in urine or vaginal secretions that may be present at ejaculation; however, other substances in these fluids can damage some of them
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The prostate produces seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm.
The prostate produces seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. Seminal fluid is secreted by the prostate gland and makes up about 30% of a man's ejaculate. It is made up of water, sugars (fructose), salts (sodium chloride) and proteins (enzymes).
In addition to nourishing sperm, seminal fluid also protects them from the chemicals in the vagina that would otherwise damage their DNA or kill them before they had a chance to fertilize an egg cell!
How do I know if I have a prostate problem?
Prostate problems can be subtle.
Some common symptoms include:
difficulty urinating, including frequent urination, a weak urine stream or dribbling after you finish peeing
difficulty getting an erection
painful ejaculation (especially with age)
blood in your urine
What are some common prostate problems?
Prostatitis is a general term for inflammation of the prostate.
BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is an enlarged prostate gland that can cause urinary symptoms, such as frequent urination or having to go often to the bathroom. This condition is not cancerous and does not lead to cancer. It is common in older men but can occur at any age after puberty.
Prostate enlargement occurs when the tissue of your prostate gets bigger than usual and may start to press against other parts of your body or interfere with function. This happens because hormones called androgens are produced by both males and females; these hormones help control muscle growth during puberty (androgen means "male" hormone). In men who have normal levels of these hormones, their bodies keep growing until they reach puberty; in this stage it's normal for their testicles—which produce sperm cells—to grow large enough to appear outside their bodies through an opening called the inguinal canal near where scrotum meets thigh.
How can I improve my prostate health?
Do some research on prostate health.
Talk to your doctor about prostate health.
Eat a healthy diet.
Exercise regularly.
Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and other fluids every day, especially when you're exercising or working outside in the heat for long periods of time (more than one hour). Good hydration also helps prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs), which can cause pain during urination and make it difficult to empty your bladder completely.
How is a enlarged prostate treated?
As you age, you can expect that your prostate will grow and become larger. This is normal. But, in some cases an enlarged prostate can cause problems:
The urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body) becomes blocked by the enlarged prostate gland.
Men may have difficulty urinating or needing to urinate frequently when their prostate becomes enlarged.
Some men with an enlarged prostate may experience painful ejaculation due to pressure on the seminal vesicles (glands that produce semen).
Treatment of an enlarged prostate depends on whether a man has symptoms related to his enlarged gland and how severe these symptoms are. Treatment options include medication, surgery or lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise.
Why do men get prostate cancer more often than women get breast cancer?
It's no secret that men get diagnosed with prostate cancer more often than women do. In fact, according to the National Cancer Institute, one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime—that's compared to one in eight women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
The reason for this disparity isn't entirely clear: while many factors are involved in a person's likelihood of developing any type of cancer, some of them seem to be linked to gender. For example, it's been found that African American men are 1.5 times more likely than Caucasian men and two times more likely than Hispanic men to develop prostate cancer at some point during their lives; perhaps because they're more prone to developing other forms of cancer (such as colorectal) that can eventually lead up from an enlarged prostate gland. Also worth noting is the fact that family history plays a big role in determining risk factors for all types of cancers; if there's already been someone close by who has had such an experience (elderly grandmothers included), then you may want pay extra attention when going through your own medical exams so as not miss anything out on future visits!
It's important to know about your health as much as possible.
It's important to know about your health as much as possible. When it comes to prostate cancer, however, there are several steps you can take to keep yourself informed and healthy.
Know what prostate cancer is. Prostate cancer is a disease that develops in the prostate gland, which is located below the bladder and produces part of the semen that's ejaculated through ejaculation. It is one of the most common cancers among men (after skin and lung cancer).
Understand what causes prostate cancer. Though no one knows exactly what causes it yet (genetics may play a role), research has shown certain factors may increase your risk: being older than 50 years old; having a family history of prostate cancer; eating red meat or dairy products; being obese; being sedentary; having high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels; drinking alcohol excessively; having diabetes mellitus type 1 or 2 (also known as metabolic syndrome); having irritable bowel syndrome due to constipation
Conclusion
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States, but it’s still treatable, and many men live long lives after treatment. If you think something might be wrong with your prostate, go see your doctor as soon as possible so they can help make sure that everything is okay. And if they do find something serious? Well now you know all about it!
