The prostate is roughly the size of a walnut and weighs about 10-15 grams.
It is about the size of a walnut.
A prostate of 24g is somewhat enlarged. A "normal" prostate is somewhere between 15-20g.
PSA is just one indicator of prostate cancer. It is possible to have prostate cancer and have a normal PSA reading.
It has the approximate size of a walnut.
A normal healthy prostate gland is about the size of a walnut.
A 20mg prostate would be tiny. A normal healthy adult has a prostate somewhere between 15-20g.
the size of an average walnut
The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut. As we grow older (at about 40), it enlarges a bit. This condition is called Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
A tumor in the prostate interferes with proper control of the bladder and normal sexual functioning.
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If you are 55 and your DRE is normal, with no apparent abnormalities to the prostate gland and your PSA is 4.9, you appear to have a healthy prostate. You should have a yearly DRE and a PSA every two years as long as your PSA scores are in the normal range for your age. Consult your doctor for his recommended schedule for your exams, based on your health and family history. Most men after the age of 50 will develop some type of prostate issue, such as benign prostate hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).
The weight of a normal prostate gland in a middle aged man ranges from 8 to 16 grams. It may enlarge somewhat if it is diseased.
PSA is just one indicator of prostate health. It can be very high and a man will not necessarily have prostate cancer. One the other hand, it can be at a normal level and cancer may still be present. It is no guarantee one way or the other.