Prostate Health Center

The prostate is a part of the male reproductive system that wraps around the male urethra near the bladder. If you're a man in your 40s or older, it is particularly important for you to know these facts. For instance, did you know that 40 percent of visits to urologists today are for prostate problems? The rate of prostate cancer is rising by as much as 3 percent each year and is common in men over 50 years old, especially in African Americans and in men who have high fatty foods in their diet and/or has a member of the family that has prostate cancer. So chances are good that you or someone you know may face prostate trouble at some point in life. Prostate trouble often comes to a man's attention through urinary difficulties, problems ejaculating, or pain in the pelvic region. However, men with prostate cancer might not experience any symptoms at all before their diagnosis. That's why prevention and regular check-ups are so important. Early identification of prostate problems is a way to reduce future prostate problems.

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