The prostate is a component of the masculine sexual organs. The prostate gland is mistakenly known as the prostrate, rather than prostate. Its chief function is to secrete and then store a see-through fluid that is a vital component of semen. A non-diseased man's prostate gland is slightly bigger in size than a shelled walnut. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra below the bladder. It is located in front of the rectum and a portion of it can be felt during the rectal examination.

Inflammation of the prostate is a gland that is named prostatitis. If the prostate grows too much in size it can occlude urine flow, making urination painful and difficult and in extreme situations wholly impassable. Prostatitis is treated with antibiotic prescription drugs, massage of the prostate or surgical procedures.

In elderly males, the prostate can grow to the point where urination is difficult. This is referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It can be treated with medication or with even surgery that removes part of the prostate. One very typical surgery used in these types of cases is called transurethral resection of the prostate (TUR or TURP).

Cancer of the prostate is one of the most frequent cancers to affect older men and a major cause of dying. Consistent rectal exams are highly recommended to pick up prostate cancer early. There is also a laboratory blood evaluation that measures the concentration of a protein, PSA or Prostate Specific Antigen), which is normally quite low. Raised blood PSA results might indicate a disorder in 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 more. Prostate cancer is treated with hormonal manipulation (preventing testosterone production), radiation or even surgical measures. It has recently been observed that drugs like Docetaxel are useful in treating cancer.

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

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