The prostate gland is required for the production of sperm. It is situated below the male bladder, and the urethra threads through it.

It is normally the size of a walnut. Benign enlargement often occurs with aging (40% in men over 50 years old, and 75% in men over 70).

The main issue with prostate enlargement is narrowing of the urethra causing numerous urinary symptoms.

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms LUTS

Voiding symptoms:

• weak or intermittent urinary stream
• straining
• hesitancy
• terminal dribbling
• incomplete emptying

Storage symptoms

• urgency
• frequency
• incontinence
• nocturia

Post-micturition symptom

• Dribbling

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