Prostate Health: A Guide to Symptoms, Conditions, Testing and Treatment
Learn about prostate health, common prostate conditions, symptoms, testing, treatment approaches, nutrition and other topics related to men’s health.
Understanding Prostate Health
The prostate is a small gland that is part of the male reproductive system. Prostate-related concerns become more common as men get older and may include changes in urinary function, prostate enlargement, inflammation and other conditions.
Understanding the prostate and knowing the difference between common symptoms, screening tests and diagnosed conditions can help people have more informed conversations with qualified healthcare professionals.
Wellness Today brings together educational information about prostate health, including common conditions, symptoms, diagnostic testing, treatment options, lifestyle and nutrition. For additional medically reviewed information about common prostate problems, see the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases .
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Common Prostate Conditions
Prostate problems can have different causes and may require different approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Explore the main conditions covered by Wellness Today.
Enlarged Prostate
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition involving enlargement of the prostate. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
Explore Enlarged Prostate →Prostatitis
Prostatitis refers to inflammation involving the prostate and can have different causes and forms.
Explore Prostatitis →Prostate Cancer
Learn about prostate cancer, risk factors, testing, diagnosis and treatment in an evidence-informed context.
Explore Prostate Cancer →Prostate Health Basics
Understand the prostate, its function and common questions about prostate health.
Learn the Basics →Prostate Symptoms
Changes in urinary or reproductive function can have many possible causes. Symptoms alone cannot determine the cause, which is why persistent or concerning symptoms should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional.
Common Prostate-Related Symptoms
Explore common symptoms such as changes in urinary frequency, urgency, weak urine flow, difficulty starting urination and nighttime urination, along with information about when medical evaluation may be appropriate.
Explore Prostate Symptoms →PSA and Prostate Testing
Testing can play an important role in evaluating prostate health. PSA testing is one of the tests healthcare professionals may consider depending on a person’s circumstances.
PSA & Prostate Testing
Understand what PSA testing measures and how it fits into discussions about prostate health.
Explore PSA Testing →PSA Levels
Learn how PSA results may be discussed and why a single number does not provide a complete diagnosis.
Explore PSA Levels →Prostate Treatment
Treatment depends on the underlying condition, symptoms, individual health circumstances and clinical evaluation. Options can range from monitoring to medications, procedures or other approaches.
Understanding Prostate Treatment Options
Explore educational information about how prostate conditions may be managed and the factors that can influence treatment decisions.
Explore Treatment →Diet and Prostate Health
Nutrition is one part of an overall healthy lifestyle. Explore information about dietary patterns, foods and nutrients that are commonly discussed in relation to prostate and men’s health.
Prostate Diet and Nutrition
Learn about nutrition-related topics and how dietary choices fit into broader approaches to healthy living.
Explore Prostate Diet →Prostate Supplements
Supplements marketed for prostate health can contain a wide range of ingredients and claims. Evidence varies considerably between ingredients and products.
Prostate Supplements: Ingredients and Evidence
Explore commonly discussed ingredients, available evidence, potential considerations and questions consumers may want to discuss with healthcare professionals.
Explore Prostate Supplements →Prostate Health Articles
As Wellness Today grows, this section will connect readers with detailed articles answering specific prostate health questions.
What Does the Prostate Do?
Learn about the prostate’s role and basic anatomy.
What Is an Enlarged Prostate?
An introduction to benign prostatic hyperplasia.
What Is a PSA Test?
An introduction to PSA testing and prostate evaluation.
Health Information Disclaimer
Wellness Today provides educational information about health and wellness. This content is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any medical condition and does not replace individualized advice from a qualified healthcare professional. If you have concerning, persistent or worsening symptoms, seek appropriate medical evaluation.
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