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I hear doctors say that most people who have prostate are 40 and above but what are the chances of getting it if you are mid 20s??

Q: i hear doctors say that most people who have prostate are 40 and above but what are the chances of getting it if you are mid 20s??

: Do you mean prostate cancer or benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Do you mean prostate cancer or benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)?

Answered 12/19/2021

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Every male has a prostate. Enlargement of the prostate occurs after that age and chances of that happening at your age are nil- so relax

Answered 12/20/2021

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A member asked:

I hear doctors say that most people who have prostate are 40 and above but what are the chances of getting it if you are mid 20s??

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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