For men to understand how to take care of their prostate health, they should first be aware of problems that can occur with their prostate as they grow older.  The prostate is part of the male reproductive system that lies in front of the rectum and sits just below the bladder.
 As men age, one of the most common problems that occurs with the prostate is benign prostatic hyperplasia.  With this condition, the prostate becomes enlarged causing problems by compressing the urethra.  Symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia are the urge to urinate frequently, weak urine flow and urinary dribbling.  Men with these symptoms should see their doctors. 

 BPH ,or benign prostatic hyperplasia, may be treated with prescription drugs to decrease the size of the prostate.  These drugs are not always effective which leaves the option of surgery to decrease the prostate size.  Another common prostate health problem to occur is prostatitis, which is inflammation of the prostate.  Acute prostatitis causes chills and fever, lower back pain and painful urination.  See your physician if you have any of these symptoms. 

Treatment for prostatitis is often anti-inflammatory drugs.  The other concern for prostate health is screening for prostate cancer.  This kind of cancer grows quietly for a long time without symptoms so screening for this is advised.  In addition to digital exam by the physician, it is recommended to test for prostate cancer with the PSA test.

Men need to be aware of their reproductive health just as women do. If you have symptoms of BPH or prostatitis, see your doctor.  Ask about screening for prostate cancer and find out how often screening is necessary for your age and family history, and you may even consider taking a prostate health supplement for added beneficial ingredients that you don’t get in your daily diet.