If you don’t know what your prostate is or what it does, you’re certainly not alone: most men don’t. But you really should. More than 30 million men suffer from prostate conditions that negatively affect their quality of life.
 
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Over 50% of men in their 60s and as many as 90% in their 70s or older have symptoms of an enlarged prostate (BPH).
 
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Each year over 230,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and about 30,000 will die of it.
 
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Prostatitis is an issue for men of all ages and affects 35% of men aged 50 and older.
 
This website offers you a guide to the prostate and various conditions that can affect your health.
Please note: Men's Health Network does not provide medical services. Rather, this information is provided to encourage you to begin a knowledgeable dialogue with your physician. Check with your health care provider about your need for specific health screenings.
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