What reproductive change may occur in aging males regarding the prostate?

• A. Prostate shrinks
• B. Prostate remains unchanged
• C. Prostate becomes inflamed
• D. Prostate enlarges

Answer: (D)

As men age, the prostate commonly enlarges due to benign prostatic hyperplasia. This gradual growth can press against the urethra and lead to urinary changes such as more frequent or urgent need to urinate, a weak urine stream, or nocturia. The other options don’t fit typical aging: the prostate does not usually shrink with age, remaining exactly the same is unlikely given the high prevalence of enlargement, and while prostatitis (inflammation) can occur, it is not the standard age-related change of the prostate itself. So the best answer reflects this common, noncancerous enlargement.