It is about walnut size and is located below the neck of the bladder surrounding the bladder outlet or urethra. Its job is to secrete a milky fluid, which becomes part of the semen and nourishes the sperm. As men age, the prostate gland enlarges. This may take many years. For the majority of men this does not create any difficulties.
Incontinence can also occur as a result of other medical conditions.
It causes a lot of suffering and embarrassment. If you have any changes in your urinary symptoms, or concerns about your prostate gland, contact your doctor for advice. It more commonly affects younger men. BPH does not lead to cancer. Prostate Cancer may present initially without any symptoms.