Question

Give the exact location of the prostate gland.

Answer 1

The prostate gland present in the male reproductive system and ovoid in shape, 3cm length, 4cm width, and 2 cm in depth. The weight of the prostate gland is 18 to 20 g and homologous to the skene glands. The prostate gland is composed of glandular elements 70% and fibromuscular stroma 30%.

Complete answer:
The location of the prostate gland located between the penis and bladder just in front of the rectum. The prostate runs through the center through the bladder to the penis and lets urine flow out of the body. During the ejaculation the prostate squeezes this fluid into the urethra and also secretes fluid that nourishes and provides protection to the sperm.
There are three zones present in the prostate gland such as peripheral zone, central zone, and transition zone. Glandular cells, smooth muscle cells, stromal cells and prostate gland that contain N enzymes of 5 alpha reductase type 2 that are in the normal Physiology of the prostate gland. But the exact etiology of BPH is not completely Because of the decrease in the testosterone levels with age but the estrogen level does not decrease equally and cause the hypertrophy of the prostate.

Note: Frequent urge to urinate, pain or burning urination, painful ejaculation, need to get up many times during the night to urinate, sometime blood in the urine, frequently pain or stiffness in lower back, hips, pelvic or rectal area, upper thighs and dribble of urine are the main prostrate problems. There are a number of treatments of prostate problems such as alpha blockers, Flomax, and terazosin.