The size of the prostate gland in a normal adult male is about 4cm in transverse diameter, 3cm in vertical diameter, and 2cm in anterior and posterior diameters.The volume of the prostate gland grows with age, and its volume grows faster in childhood and old age, while its growth is relatively static in youth.
The prostate is an important gonadal organ in the male reproductive system, resembling a chestnut in appearance, and is located behind the pubic symphysis and in the small pelvis. The tip of the prostate is adjacent to the pelvic floor muscles, and the part of the prostate that surrounds the urethra is the external urethral sphincter; posteriorly, it is attached to the neck of the bladder and may project into the bladder. Ventrally, it is attached to the posterior pubic bone, with blood vessels such as the deep dorsal penile vein running through the interspace.
The size of the male prostate gland changes with age, the prostate gland usually begins to develop gradually in male puberty, the young man’s prostate transverse diameter of about 4cm, vertical diameter of about 3cm, anterior and posterior diameter of about 2cm. after middle-aged and old age, the size of the prostate gland will become bigger, will occur to varying degrees of prostate hyperplasia.
The hyperplasia of the gland will oppress the urethra that passes through this part of the prostate, causing obstruction of the bladder outlet, and the resistance of the urethra increases, which will cause the patient to experience obstruction of urination and irritation of urination, such as urinary frequency, urinary urgency, increased nocturia, urination effort, thinning of the urinary line, urinary bifurcation, and urinary waiting.
Men with the above discomfort symptoms, especially middle-aged and elderly people, are advised to consult a doctor in time for active treatment.