Questions About the Prostate
Do you Think You know your Prostate?
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR PROSTATE?
1. The Prostate is…
a. A gland
b. An extremity of the bladder
Answer: The prostate is a gland that is attached to the neck of the urinary bladder and the urethra and that secretes a whitish and viscous liquid whose function is to stimulate the movement of sperm.
2. The doctor who treats the prostate is a…
a. Proctologist
b. Urologist
Answer: The urologist is in charge of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of renal morphological diseases, those of the urinary system and retro-peritoneum that affect both sexes, as well as diseases of the male genital system, regardless of age.
2. The main function of the prostate is
a. produce sperm
b. produce prostatic fluid
Answer: The function of the prostate is to produce the fluid that is part of semen. As men age, the prostate tends to enlarge. This can cause the urethra to narrow and decrease urine flow. This is called benign prostatic hyperplasia and is not the same as prostate cancer.
3. Prostate Specific Antigen or PSA is…
a. A protein produced by the prostate
b. A specific marker of prostate cancer
Answer: A blood test called a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test measures the level of PSA in the blood. PSA is a substance produced by the prostate. PSA levels in the blood may be higher in men with prostate cancer.
4. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is...
a. Same as Prostatitis
b. Different from prostatitis
Answer: They are different. Benign Prostate Hyperplasia is enlargement and Prostatitis is inflammation. That is why hyperplasia is also called Enlarged Prostate
5. Prostatitis is usually…
a. Produced by bacteria
b. Caused by injuries
Answer: Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland. This problem can be caused by an infection with bacteria. Ongoing irritation of the prostate that is not caused by bacteria is called chronic abacterial prostatitis.
6. The prostate stops growing at…
a. 55 years
b. It does not stop growing
Answer: When testosterone levels rise during puberty, the prostate grows rapidly, doubling in size by the age of 20. Growth slows over the next two decades, and the prostate usually does not cause problems for many years. But really the prostate does not stop growing
7. The prostate of a 50-year-old man should measure…
a. approx 30cc
b. approx 40cc
Answer: It is difficult to determine what the normal size of the prostate is at age 50, 60 or 70 years, but normally it should be between 20 and 30 cc.
8. A PSA of 6 ngr/thousand is an indicator of cancer
a. Yes
b. No
Answer: No. Men with a PSA level of 4 to 10 have (often called the “borderline range”) a 1 in 4 chance of developing prostate cancer. If the PSA is greater than 10, the probability of having prostate cancer is greater than 50%. The antigen increases with age and in men of 70 years an antigen of 6 may be normal.
9. The size of the prostate is measured by…
a. An ultrasound
b. A radiography
Answer: Prostate ultrasound consists of the study of images of the prostate, obtained by means of a medical instrument called an ultrasound scanner.
10. The black race is more likely to get prostate cancer
a. Yes
b. No
Answer: Black men have a higher risk of prostate cancer than white men. They are also more likely to develop prostate cancer at a younger age and to have more aggressive, fast-growing tumors.
11. The Prostate is located in…
a. Between the testicles and the rectum
b. Below the bladder and around the urethra
Answer: The prostate is located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It is about the size of a walnut and surrounds the urethra (the tube through which urine empties from the bladder). The function of the prostate is to produce the fluid that is part of semen.
12. Prostate cancer is hereditary
a. Yes
b. No
Answer: If a man's father or brother has prostate cancer, this man's risk of developing the disease doubles. (The risk is higher for men who have a brother with the disease than for those with a father who has this cancer.) Also, the risk is much higher for men who have several affected relatives, particularly if those relatives were young when the cancer was found.
13. Having Prostatitis increases the risk of prostate cancer
a. Yes
b. No
Answer: Some studies have suggested that prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland) may be associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer, although other studies have found no such association. Inflammation is often seen in samples of prostate tissue that also contain cancer.
14. Antibiotics are used to…
a. Cure Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
b. Cure bacterial prostatitis
Response. Antibiotics are formulated for bacterial prostatitis
15. The symptoms of Prostate Enlargement or Benign Prostate Hyperplasia and Prostate Cancer can be…
a. Different
b. Similar
Answer: As in the initial stage of prostate cancer, the symptoms are similar to those of an enlarged prostate and it is necessary to pay attention and visit the urologist for the corresponding tests.
16. Frequent urination at night is a symptom of…
a. Benign Prostate Hyperplasia or Prostate Enlargement
b. Not necessarily
Answer: Frequent urination at night is one of the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia or enlarged prostate, although it is not necessarily indicative of hyperplasia.
17. The most common prostate surgery is…
a. open surgery
b. transurethral resection
Answer: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Considered worldwide as the reference technique, it is used in 90% of cases.
18. Diet has a considerable influence on prostate cancer
a. Yes
b. No
Answer: Although it is not a determining factor, studies have shown that the most effective diet to reduce the risk of prostate cancer consists of low consumption of dairy and red or processed meats and high consumption of fruits, vegetables, grains, fish, turmeric, ginger and green tea.
19. The most common medications for prostate enlargement are the
a. Muscle relaxants
b. Dihydrotestosterone inhibitors
Answer: Alpha blockers or muscle relaxants are the most used to improve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia or enlarged prostate. These medications relax the muscles of the bladder neck and the muscle fibers of the prostate, making it easier to urinate.
5-alpha reductase inhibitors are now being formulated very frequently and especially in combination with alpha-blockers.
20. Natural medicines work in BPH
a. Yes
b. No
Answer: Studies have shown that some natural medicines can significantly improve prostate symptoms and can even reduce the size of the prostate. Among these, the main ones are the beta-sitosterols contained in many plants, such as nettle, saw palmetto, pumpkin seeds. Now it is better to get them in supplements.
21. Beer is bad for the prostate
a. Yes
b. No
Answer: Alcohol, just like coffee and tea, is an irritant to the digestive system in general and to the prostate. Patients with problems such as chronic prostatitis, urinary incontinence or benign prostatic hyperplasia should avoid consuming these irritating substances.
22. The main symptoms of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia or Prostate Enlargement are…
a. Difficulty Urinating and Weak Flow
b. pelvic pain
Answer: Weak flow, delay in starting to urinate, feeling of not completely emptying and getting up at night are the main symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia or prostate enlargement. Pelvic pain is associated with prostatitis.
23. How many degrees of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia are there?
a. Two
b. Four
Answer: There is talk of four degrees. Grade 1 prostate hyperplasia: when the size of the prostate has doubled (40 cc). Grade 2 prostate hyperplasia: if the size of the prostate has tripled (60 cc). Grade 3 prostate hyperplasia: when the size of the prostate is four times the usual size (80 cc). Grade IV hyperplasia, when the prostate is greater than 80 cc
24. Can prostate enlargement be prevented?
a. Yes
b. No
Answer: Yes
1. Limit caffeine and alcohol, as these can stimulate the desire to urinate.
2. Eat a low-fat diet.
3. Eat a wide variety of vegetables every day.
4. Consume foods that contain beta-sitosterols, such as avocado and nuts.
5. Exercise, especially walking
25. Can BPH cause erectile dysfunction?
a. Yes
b. No
Answer: The prevalence of erectile dysfunction in conjunction with benign prostatic hyperplasia is 5.2-40%, and in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia it is 1.33-6.24 times more frequent to have erectile dysfunction than those without benign prostatic hyperplasia.
26. Is digital rectal examination painful?
a. Yes
b. No
Answer: Men may experience some discomfort or pain during the digital rectal exam (DRE). The urologist must press firmly on the prostate to see if there are any problems. This pressure can make you feel the need to urinate. The exam may be painful if the prostate is swollen or irritated.
27. Is masturbation bad for the prostate?
a. Yes
b. No
Answer: No. Several studies have found that masturbation is beneficial not only for the prostate but to improve mental aspects. One study found that men who ejaculated at least 21 times a month had a 33% lower risk of prostate cancer than those who didn't.
28. The Prostate Biopsy is….
a. a blood test
b. A procedure to detect prostate cancer
Answer: A prostate biopsy is a procedure to remove samples of suspicious tissue from the prostate.
29. One of the causes of urinary tract infections is…
a. Prostate hyperplasia
b. Due to an impaired immune system
Answer: Prostate hyperplasia can be a cause of urinary tract infections. One of them is that because the bladder is not completely emptied, the retained urine can form bladder stones and urinary tract infections.
30. The largest part of the prostate is called
a. Transition zone
b. Peripheral zone
