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How serious is a large prostate?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — also called prostate gland enlargement — is a common condition as men get older. An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It can also cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems.
What is the normal size of prostate at the age of 60 in MM?
Various prostate measurements (mean±s.d.)
| Age | Group 1 (40–49 years) | Group 3 (60–70 years) |
|---|---|---|
| Width (mm) | 44.45±4.67 | 46.69±5.10 |
| Height (mm) | 31.66±4.38 | 33.50±5.91 |
| Length (mm) | 37.55±4.27 | 41.13±6.18 |
| TPV (mm) | 28.17±8.75 | 35.03±17.41 |
Can I reduce the size of my prostate?
There are several treatment options for an enlarged prostate. You can take alpha-blockers such as terazosin (Hytrin) or tamsulosin (Flomax) to help relax the prostate and bladder muscles. You can also take dutasteride (Avodart) or finasteride (Proscar), a different kind of medication for reducing BPH symptoms.
What is the normal size of prostate at the age of 60 in CC?
The maximum numbers of cases were in the age group 60-69 years. The mean age at presentation was calculated to be 64.1 years (Table 1). The mean prostate volume (PV) was 43 cc (range 23.8 – 143 cc) and mean prostate specific antigen (PSA) was 2.3 ng/ml (range 0.28 – 8.76 ng/ml) (Table 1).
Is a smaller prostate bad?
The size of a man’s prostate gland may help predict the severity of cancer, with a smaller prostate being more likely to harbor serious disease.
What is the normal size of prostate at the age of 50 in CC?
Results: The analysis is based on 1,763 participants. In these men aged 50-80 years, mean total prostate volume continuously increased from 24 to 38 cc and mean PSA concentration from 1.1 to 2.5 ng/ml.