How does prostate size relate to cancer risk? | Peter Attia & Ted Schaeffer

Well SupportedProstate growth in aging men is likely related to a balanced ratio of testosterone to estrogen, rather than an increase in testosterone.

Well SupportedSkilled surgeons can improve the quality of life for patients with large prostates who were previously told they were too old for surgery.

Well SupportedPersistent urinary symptoms in individuals with small prostates unresponsive to medical management warrant a workup for urothelial carcinoma.

Partially SupportedUrgency and frequency of urination can be caused by prostatitis or inflammation in the pelvic floor, not solely attributed to a large prostate or excessive fluid intake.

Partially SupportedThere are approximately 10 surgeons in the US skilled to perform complex prostatectomies on very large prostates (e.g., 20-30 grams or more).