The prostate is a gland located just below the bladder in men. The prostate’s main function is to produce fluid for semen, but the prostate also surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the penis. In most men, the prostate grows throughout adulthood. Aging can result in bothersome urinary symptoms [...]

The prostate is a small gland located beneath the urinary bladder and wrapped around the urethra. Although it is called a gland, an organ would be a more descriptive term for the prostate. It is made of two lobes (or regions) completely surrounded by an outer tissue layer. Many people feel uncomfortable talking about the [...]

The urinary system is designed to clean out any harmful pathogens in the system, as sterile urine flowing from the bladder usually helps to wash bacteria out of the body. Bacteria may enter the urethra due to poor hygiene, during sexual intercourse, or due to the use of a catheter. Therefore, it is very important [...]

The bladder is responsible for many functions in the body, and nothing is more uncomfortable than a bladder or urinary tract irritation! While some people have a very healthy bladder, others are plagued by bladder problems from time to time – especially in the case of women. When the bladder and urinary tract become irritated, [...]