What is the weight of prostate gland at 70 years?

Normal Prostate Weight by Age

Prostate weight increases over time as men age. An average 20-year-old man typically has a prostate gland weight of 20-30 grams. This prostate gland weight increases to:

- Mid-30s: 30-40 grams

- Mid-40s: 40-50 grams

- Mid-50s: 50-60 grams

- Mid-60s: 60-70 grams

- Mid-70s: 70-80 grams

- Mid-80s: 80-100 grams

These are average weights, and there can be a wide range of normal weights at different ages.

As men age, the prostate gland often enlarges due to a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is non-cancerous growth of the prostate. BPH can cause problems with urination, such as a weak or interrupted stream of urine, or a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying. In severe cases, BPH can block the flow of urine altogether.

For men over 50, the American Urological Association (AUA) recommends that men have an annual prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test to screen for prostate cancer. PSA is a protein produced by the prostate, and elevated levels of PSA can be a sign of prostate cancer. However, PSA levels can also be elevated in men with BPH or prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate), so a PSA test alone is not enough to diagnose prostate cancer.

If a PSA test result is abnormal, the doctor may recommend further tests, such as a digital rectal exam (DRE) or a prostate biopsy, to investigate further.