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Can a woman have an enlarged prostate? i have to strain so hard to pass urine, it hurts my head.. i just discovered a very sticky, clear substance lining my rectum.there are other symptoms but these are the 2 that worry me.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No, : No, it is not possible for a woman to have a prostrate gland. If it is this difficult to pass urine, you definitely need to be medically evaluated.

Dr Namey agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. James Krick answered

No: Women do not have prostates. See a urologist for evaluation of voiding dysfunction.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 1/8/2014

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A member asked:

Can a woman have an enlarged prostate? i have to strain so hard to pass urine, it hurts my head.. i just discovered a very sticky, clear substance lining my rectum.there are other symptoms but these are the 2 that worry me.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Namey agreed

Dr. James Krick answered

Dr Brown agreed

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