Question 1

what are bulbourethral gland diseases?

Accepted Answer

Prostate problem: The bulbourethral galnds are infront of the prostate and add fluid to the semen when you ejaculate.  The glands can get infected and typically cause symptoms like a prostate infiction.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of an inflamed bulbourethral gland?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Since it is a pair of male exocrine glands (also called Cowper&#x27;s glands) existing inside pelvic floor muscle right near both sides of verumontanum, the symptoms of its inflammation becomes somewhat obscure so not manifest as obvious and as often as those of Bartholin&#x27;s glands in the females. Of course, some pain at anterior part of perineum with some burning voiding, etc.

Question 3

what do the prostate and the bulbourethral gland contribute to semen?

Accepted Answer

Semen components: The prostate contributes ~ 1/2 of the fluid in semen with important components/factors such as zinc and certain enzymes.  Fructose comes from the seminal vesicles.  The bulbourethral glands offer lubricating fluid.

Question 4

could use your help docs! my bulbourethral gland itches do i have a std?

Accepted Answer

With or without: itching - can't tell you if you have an STD. Some STD's are silent. If you have had unprotected sex- getting tested is prudent. Take care.

Question 5

where is the bartholomew gland located?

Accepted Answer

Do you mean: Bartholin's glands? They are on either side of the opening of the vagina.

Question 6

is there any medication to treat damaged sex glands?

Accepted Answer

Don't know your: Gender. If you are female - please seek eval by your gynecologist. If you are male -please see your urologist. After injury is assessed, a treatment plan can be recommended.

Question 7

is prostrate gland dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Not generally.: It usually occupies a remote and quiet corner of the body.  It spends its life in silent service occasionally causing nocturnal urinary symptoms in older age. Less commonly it is the source of prostate cancer, but dangerous? I think not.

Question 8

what is the role of the bartholin's gland?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: They secrete mucus to lubricate the vagina and are homologous to bulbourethral glands in males. However, while bartholin's glands are located in the superficial perineal pouch in females, bulbourethral glands are located in the deep perineal pouch in males.

Question 9

where are the pituitary glands in the body?

Accepted Answer

Pituitary : It's sit in the center your brain, right behind the nose. You can google pituitary and see actual images to the gland.

Question 10

why are there glands at the back of the neck?

Accepted Answer

Glands: There are lymph nodes on the back of the neck which may become inflamed with infections both viral and bacterial. They may also become enlarged with cancer.  The lymph nodes filter off substances drained by the lymph channels.

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