Thread by @mumbaCK

All things PROSTATE (a thread)
1. The prostate is a gland found below the bladder and around the urethra. Plays a role in male reproductive health and fertility
#beginnersguidetoprostatecancer #menshealth #prostate101
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2. The prostate is about the size of a walnut (ok closer to home... size of one large masuku) and grows steadily with age. #menshealth #beginnersguidetoprostatecancer #urologyinzambia @bwantu

3. Prostatic growth is dependant on potent activated testosterone known as DHT... also responsible for male balding #beginnersguidetoprostatecancer #menshealth #prostate101 #urologyinzambia

4. Now for the interesting part...
What goes oh so wrong?????
Well, mainly 2 things can go wrong: BPH or prostate cancer both conditions are age related however BPH is benign as the name implies (benign prostatic hyperplasia) while PCa is a cancer. #prostate101 #urologyinzambia

5. Both benign and malignancy can present with similar urinary related symptoms so it is important to report any changes in stream, color frequency of urine to your Dr.... #urologyinzambia #prostate101

6. No it is not normal aging that causes an elderly man to wake up several times a night to pee.... check in with your dr who can help you get a more restful night and rule out any lurking danger #prostate101 #urologyinzambia

7. Important things to note: ALL men have a prostate it's part of NORMAL male anatomy so as one grows older it's good to have a check up just to stay abreast
#prostate101 #urologyinzambia #beginnersguidetoprostatecancer

8. Andrological symptoms may also be an indicator of prostate health: Erectile dysfuction, blood in semen #prostate101 #urologyinzambia #beginnersguidetoprostatecancer

9. The risk of prostate cancer increases with age, for black men esp. Of African descent 45yrs+ is a good time for your first prostate exam
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10. Both benign and malignant prostate conditions are treatable/manageable right here in #Zambia. So seek advice and get informed!
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