The prostate is a gland that is a component of the masculine sex organs. It is mistakenly known as the prostrate, rather than prostate. The prostate's predominant job is to first secrete and then store a clear fluid that is a vital part of semen. A normal human's prostate gland is slightly greater in size than a shelled walnut. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra underneath the bladder. It is also located in front of the rectal area and a portion of it can be felt during the course of a rectal exam or evaluation.

Inflammation of the prostate is a gland that is known as prostatitis. If the prostate grows too much in size it can obstruct urine flow, making urination very painful and more difficult and in very severe cases completely impassable. Prostatitis is commonly treated with antibiotic drugs, prostate massage or even operations.

In men who are elderly, the prostate can grow to the point where urinating becomes difficult or impossible. This is referred to as bPH/benign prostatic hyperplasia. It can be treated with different types of prescription medications or with surgical measures that removes a component of the prostate. One very typical operation used in these types of cases is called transurethral resection of the prostate (TUR or TURP).

Prostatic cancer is one of the most common cancers that affects older men and a major cause of death. Regular rectal exams are medically recommended to pick up prostate cancer early. There can be also a lab blood test that can measure the amount of a protein, PSA or Prostate Specific Antigen), which is, in normal men, quite low. Elevated test results may indicate a disease within the prostate, whether prostatitis, bPH or prostate cancer. The PSA blood test cannot distinguish between them, but can be a reason for your physician to investigate further. Prostate cancer is treated with hormone manipulation (preventing testosterone production), radiation or even surgery. It has just recently been detected that drugs including Docetaxel can be effective in the treatment of cancer.

Stimulation of the prostate gland in men has been compared to stimulation of the G spot in females because prostate stimulation can cause more powerful sexual climax. Prostate massage or milking refers to massaging motions of the prostate whether for clinical value or strictly for sexual purposes.

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