Urinary Tract & Genital Conditions

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The urinary tract includes the kidneys, ureters, and the bladder while the genital system includes the reproductive organs. Parts of the urinary tract are located near or run through parts of the genital tract. Hence, it is common for a problem with one t

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An enlarged prostate means that the prostate gland grows bigger in size. A common problem affecting older men, prostate enlargement is neither cancerous nor does it increase your risk of suffering from prostate cancer. In this condition, the prostate gland which synthesizes fluid that acts as a transporting medium for sperm during the process of ejaculation increases in size. As the gland grows in size, it exerts pressure on the urethra thereby giving rise to urinary and bladder problems.
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