When I was 54 years old, I started to urinate frequently, sometimes every 30 minutes. This symptom led me to consult a doctor, and I discovered that I would need to have my prostate removed.
Similar stories are common in prostate clinics around the world.
The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland that is located below the bladder and surrounds the urethra. Its function is to produce a fluid that makes up approximately 30 percent of the volume of semen. Moreover, the fluid secreted from the prostate includes zinc, which scientists theorize protects against genital-tract infections. A number of pelvic symptoms in men are related to inflammatory or tumorous prostate disease. When the prostate is very swollen, it can prevent the patient from urinating.