A Man's Guide to Prostate Problems

The prostate is a small, walnut-sized gland located just under a man's bladder.  Shaped like a doughnut, the gland wraps around the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out through the end of the penis.

Not all of the prostate's functions are known.  But one of its most important roles is to add fluid to semen as the sperm move through the urethra.  This fluid stimulates the sperm's swimming motions.  It also reduces the acid level in the vagina to make it more receptive to sperm.

A man's prostate gland may not warrant much attention during his life-until it starts to give him trouble.  Test you knowledge of common prostate problems with these true-false quizzes: 

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