As a Man Do you Give Prostate Health the Attention it Deserves?
If you are a man who is mindful of issues affecting men's health, prostate health is likely high on your priority list. Prostate enlargement, also known as Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH), is a concept that you may be familiar with. Women married to men who are a bit older, say 50 and above, may also be familiar with it, as they may have noticed their partners spending a significant amount of time going to the bathroom at night. Worldwide, it is estimated that 30 million men are experiencing symptoms of prostate enlargement. Studies show that BPH is histologically evident in up to 90% of men by the age of 85. But what exactly is BPH? BPH is a condition in which the prostate gland grows in size. The normal size of the prostate is considered to be between 20 and 30 cubic centimeters. When it grows beyond this range, it constricts the urethra, which passes through it. The urethra is the tube that transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body during urination. P