The prostate gland is an important part of the masculine sex organs. It is mistakenly called the prostrate. Its predominant role is to first produce and then store a transparent fluid that is part of seminal fluid. A non-diseased human prostate gland is somewhat bigger in size than a shelled walnut. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It is also positioned in front of the rectal region and a portion of it can be felt during the normal course of a rectal exam.

Inflammation in the prostate gland is termed prostatitis. If the prostate becomes enlarged it can occlude urine flow, making urination very painful and difficult and in very severe cases totally impossible. Prostatitis is commonly treated with antibiotics, massage of the prostate or even surgical procedures.

In elderly males, the prostate may grow to the point where urination is difficult. This is commonly known as bPH/benign prostatic hyperplasia. It can be treated with medicinal drugs or with even operations that removes a component of the prostate. One commonplace surgery used in such cases is called transurethral prostate resection (TUR or TURP).

Cancer of the prostate is one of the most common cancers affecting older men and a leading cause of deaths. Consistent rectal exams are highly recommended to discover prostate cancer early. There is also a laboratory blood test that can measure the concentration of a protein, PSA or Prostate Specific Antigen), which is also normally very low. Raised blood PSA results can highly suggest disorder inside the prostate, either prostatitis, bPH or prostate cancer. The PSA blood test cannot distinguish between them, but can cause your doctor to investigate with further tests. Prostate cancer is treated with hormone manipulation (prevention of production of testosterone), radiation or even surgery. It has only recently been noted that medicines such as Docetaxel may be useful in treating cancer.

Stimulation of the prostate gland in males is often compared to stimulation of the G spot in females because prostate stimulation can result in a more powerful experience of orgasm. Prostate massage or prostate milking refers to massaging motions of the prostate either for clinical value or strictly for sexual fulfillment.

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