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What is prostate?Prostate is a specific male glandular organ found deep in the pelvis that surrounds the neck of bladder and the first part of urethra. The gland is conical in shape, measures 4 cm in transverse diameter and 3 cm in vertical diameter and is very rich in nerves and muscles.Its function is not clearly understood yet. 
Why prostate is important for men?Being involved in male reproductive system, prostate diseases hit on men's basic functions such as erectile dysfunction, impotence, difficulties in urination, complications on the liver and the lungs. Thus treatment options are very important to maintain or restore its functions in normal limits.What are the main problems of prostate?The most common problem of prostate is it enlarges as man ages, so by age 70 more than 40% of men will experience its enlargement. Because of prostate location, it may press against the urethra and men may experience troubles with weaker or slower urination.The common diseases of the prostate are:
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