Prostate is walnut-sized gland located under bladder and near rectum. Produces semen fluid and surrounds urethra. Prostate enlarges naturally starting around age 25
Guidelines cover primary care UTI and male accessory gland infections. Strength ratings based on evidence quality and patient preferences. Asymptomatic bacteriuria should be treated only in proven benefit cases
Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland, affecting 10-15% of U.S. males. Four types exist: chronic, acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, and asymptomatic. Chronic prostatitis/PSNS has unknown cause, may involve chemicals or nerve damage. Bacterial prostatitis results from infection, acute develops suddenly, chronic develops slowly
Prostate located below bladder, surrounded by connective tissue. Composed of glands and stroma, with two cell layers. Normal prostate weighs 20-30g, enlarged to 50-100g with hyperplasia
CP/CPPS is long-term pelvic pain without bacterial infection affecting 2-6% of men. Symptoms include pelvic pain lasting over 3 months, ranging from mild to debilitating. Condition occurs in men aged 35-45, with peak incidence in teenage males
Up to 10% of men experience painful ejaculation at some point. Painful ejaculation can occur during sex or just during ejaculation. Pain may feel in perineum, urethra, or scrotum