Prostate and urinary health

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The prostate is a small gland that tends to grow as men get older, which can change how you pass urine — for example needing to go more often, especially at night, a weaker flow, or difficulty starting. This is common with age and often not serious, but it is worth mentioning to your doctor.

See a doctor promptly if you notice blood in your urine or semen, pain when passing urine, or that you suddenly cannot urinate at all. These are things a doctor should check rather than something to wait out or self-diagnose.

Screening options such as the PSA blood test exist, but they have both benefits and drawbacks, and a result is not a diagnosis on its own. Whether testing is right for you depends on your age, family history and preferences — have that conversation with your doctor.

This is general wellbeing information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Any persistent or worrying urinary symptoms should be assessed by a doctor.