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The prostate gland itself isn't directly related to fertility. But there is a connection. For example, if you suffer from BPH (Benign prostatic hyperplasia—a fancy way of saying that the prostate is enlarged), you may experience trouble urinating, because when the prostate swells, it constricts the urethra—the tube takes urine from the bladder. Some drugs that are prescribed to treat BPH and to make urination easier can erectile dysfunction or a reduction in the amount of semen that’s ejaculated. Both can have an effect on your fertility. Other BPH drugs can reduce your sex drive, lower your sperm count, and negatively affect sperm health. Certain surgeries designed to treat an enlarged prostate and improve urination can cause retrograde ejaculation, causing the sperm you would ordinarily ejaculate during sex to go into your bladder instead of coming out of your penis. No sperm = no fertility.
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Male gland that surrounds the upper end of the urethra?
The prostate gland encircles the neck of the bladder in teh male.
What is the medical term for excision of the prostate glands?
The medical term for excision of the prostate gland is "prostatectomy." This procedure may be done to treat conditions such as prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or when there are complications related to the prostate gland.
Where does the semen go if there is no prostate gland?
Semen is made in the prostate. No gland-no semen.
What covers the prostate gland?
A dense fibrous capsule surrounds the prostate gland
Is testosterone produced by prostate gland?
No, testosterone is not secreted by the prostate gland, it is secreted by the testes.
What does the secretions from the prostate gland do?
The secretions from the prostate gland ACTIVATE SPERM and NEUTRALIZE URINE.
A TURP would be performed for?
It is endoscopic surgery of the prostate gland - Transurethral resection of prostate carried out for enlarged prostate gland
Is the prostate considered an organ or a gland in the human body?
The prostate is considered a gland in the human body.
What does an inhomogeneous prostate gland indicate?
prostate enlargement
What is the prostate gland made of?
The prostate gland is composed of smooth muscle cells, glandular cells, and cells that give the gland structure
What is the pathophysiology of enlargement of prostate gland?
An enlargement of the prostate gland may restrict the flow of urine from the bladder. The prostate gland grows larger due to an increase in the number of cells, hyperplasia.
Show picture normal size prostate gland?
A normal healthy prostate gland is about the size of a walnut.
