| Guideline | Description | |----------|-------------| | | Clearly state credentials (e.g., “Urologist, MD, Johns Hopkins”) and affiliations. | | Evidence‑Based Information | Cite peer‑reviewed guidelines or recent studies (e.g., AUA 2024 BPH guidelines). | | Balanced Risk Communication | Present benefits and potential harms of screening/treatment without sensationalism. | | Patient Privacy | Obtain consent before featuring real patients; blur identifying details if needed. | | Accessibility | Provide subtitles, descriptive audio, and avoid jargon where possible. |
| Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | | Posterior to the urinary bladder, anterior to the rectum, surrounding the proximal urethra. | | Size | Approximately 20 g in a healthy adult (≈ 20 mm wide, 30 mm tall, 15 mm deep). | | Zonal Architecture | Peripheral zone (≈ 70 % of glandular tissue; site of most cancers), central zone , transition zone (site of benign prostatic hyperplasia), and a small anterior fibromuscular stroma . | | Functions | • Produces ~30 % of seminal fluid (prostatic fluid) containing enzymes (e.g., prostate‑specific antigen, PSA), zinc, and citric acid that support sperm motility and viability. • Contributes to ejaculate volume and pH regulation. • Provides a protective barrier against pathogens in the urinary tract. | prostate myvidster
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland in the male reproductive system, located just below the bladder and surrounding the urethra. Its primary job is to produce the alkaline fluid that makes up a significant portion of semen, which nourishes and protects sperm during ejaculation. Common Prostate Conditions | Guideline | Description | |----------|-------------| | |