Prostate

What can go wrong with the prostate?
No one can say with any certainty what causes cancerous cells to grow.

How would you know if something was wrong with your prostate?
These symptoms should alert you to the fact that you may have an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately.

Visit preparation for doctor's consultation (Enlarged prostate)
The health professional will usually require a urine sample and may ask you to pass urine into a machine to measure the flow rate. The physical examination should include a digital rectal examination of the prostate gland.

The function of the prostate
The prostate gland plays a very important role in the reproductive process.

The prostate, hormones and fertility
Many men fear the consequences of treatment for prostate cancer almost more than they fear the cancer itself.