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The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system. Its main function is to store and secrete a clear, slightly basic fluid that constitutes up to one-third of the volume of semen. The prostate differs considerably between species anatomically, chemically, and physiologically. A healthy human prostate is slightly larger than a walnut. It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It is located in front of the rectum and can be felt during a rectal exam.
The male urethra has two functions: to carry urine from the bladder during urination and to carry semen during ejaculation. Within the prostate, the urethra coming from the bladder is called the prostatic urethra and merges with the two ejaculatory ducts. Semen is composed of sperm and seminal fluid; about 10-30% of the seminal fluid is produced by the prostate gland, the rest is produced by the two seminal vesicles. The prostate also contains some smooth muscle that helps to expel semen during ejaculation.
Prostatic secretions vary between species. They are generally composed of simple sugars, and are often slightly basic. In human prostatic secretions, the protein content is less than 1% and includes proteolytic enzymes, acid phosphatase, and prostate-specific antigen. Its secretions also contain zinc and citric acid.
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Hospitalweb.co.uk - Article on prostate surgery; a keyhole surgery that could save men's sex lives.
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Indigo Laser treatment - Prostate treatment involving Indigo laser system.
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Johns Hopkins Prostate Bulletin - University urological center provides current information on diagnosis and treatment of prostate disorders, with free subscription.
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Prostate First - Features a virtual prostate clinic with prevention and treatment of the disorders. Discussion on drugs, books, videos of surgery, and advise from experienced specialists.
Prostate Health - Consumer health information and prostate awareness site supported by Merck. Includes self evaluation quiz and video.
Prostate Health Directory - Features news, articles, and resource guides related to common prostate conditions.
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Prostate Help Association - Site provides information on BPH, prostatitis and cancer from diagnosis to treatment.
Prostate Problems - National Institute on Aging: Covers acute and chronic prostatitis, benign prostatic hypertrophy, prostate cancer, and resources.
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Prostate surgery has high impotence risk - USA Today article describes how prostate surgery has high impotence risk.
Prostate.com - Information on prostate diseases such as cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and prostatitis.
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