Although the prostate is a small gland with no essential function it has the potential to cause men a great deal of trouble, especially as they age: 60% of men over the age of 65 years have urinary symptoms and the lifetime risk of a man developing prostate cancer is 30%, with a 10% risk of developing it as a clinical disease and a 3% risk of dying of it. Additionally, up to half of all men will develop symptoms due to inflammation of the prostate, a condition known as prostatitis, at some stage during their life.

Screening for prostate problems is contentious, diagnosis may be difficult and choosing treatment options can be confusing. Prevention can be better than cure and we now know that although some men have a genetic predisposition to get prostate problems, for the overwhelming majority the trigger is environmental, the most important factor of which is diet, which can be manipulated.

As a Consultant Urologist of 10 years standing, whose practice relates almost exclusively to the prostate and who has one of the largest personal experiences of prostate surgery worldwide, I feel well placed to offer advice on all aspects of prostate problems and its prevention.

Consultations can also be arranged at 10 Harley Street, London.