While it is a vital part of the male reproductive system, most men don’t think about their prostate until after the age of 40, when certain health issues involving this complex organ can directly impact quality of life and general well-being. In recent years, concern over health issues such as prostate cancer has raised awareness about the importance of maintaining a healthy prostate. Fortunately, medical knowledge about the function and physiology of the prostate gland and the male reproductive system has made significant advances in recent years as well, and a variety of diagnostic and treatment options are now available to assist men in maintaining a healthy prostate well into their middle and later years.
This site contains a summary of some of the most recent knowledge about the prostate gland and available treatments. For more information on prostate health and men's health issues, check out our men's health links. If you are experiencing prostate problems or considering treatment, be sure to consult with a health care professional.
Prostate gland enlargement symptoms (Symptoms of BPH - prostate disorder, also referred as BPH complications) may include urinary difficulties, urinary disorders, interrupted sleep, getting up to urinate, frequent urge to urinate, difficulty starting urination intermittent urination, start and stop urination, urine leaks, weak urine stream, weak urination, weak stream, difficulty urinating, leaking of urine, dribbling of urine, problems urinating, problems emptying bladder, partial emptying of bladder, poor urine flow, poor urination, inability to urinate, interrupted urine, weak stream of urine, interrupted weak stream of urine, urgency to urinate, frequent urination, urgent urination, night-time urination, interrupted urine flow, feeling pressure in the bladder, reduction of ability to urinate, delayed urination, blocked urethra, constriction of urethra, narrowing of urethra, blocking of urethra, emptying of the bladder, urinary retention, residual urine, weak bladder, incontinance, bladder incontinence or squeezing the urethra in men.
Prostate symptoms may lead to other conditions in men, some of which are discussed in our Prostate Guide under "Men's Health Links". A physician's exam is recommended which can include a digital rectal exam (DRE) for diagnosing prostate symptoms. New techniques are also devised for monitoring BPH. Caffeine and prostate health are interconnected and there could be several complications resulting out of high PSA.