The prostate gland is a vital component of the masculine sex organs. The prostate gland is mistakenly known as the prostrate, rather than prostate. The prostate gland's primary function is to secrete and then store a clear fluid that is an important part of semen (seminal fluid). A non-diseased human prostate is somewhat bigger in size than a walnut. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It is also located in front of the rectum and a portion of it can be felt during the course of the rectal exam.

Inflammation of the prostate is a gland that is named prostatitis. If the prostate becomes enlarged it can block the flow of urine, making urination very painful and difficult and in extreme instances totally impassable. Prostatitis can often be treated with antibiotic prescription drugs, massage of the prostate or surgical measures.

In older males, the prostate often enlarges to the point where urination becomes difficult or impossible. This is commonly known as bPH/benign prostatic hyperplasia. It can be treated with medicinal drugs or with even operations that removes a portion of the prostate. One very typical operation used in these types of cases is called transurethral prostate resection (TURP or TUR).

Prostatic gland cancer is one of the most commonplace cancers affecting elderly males and a major cause of deaths. Regular rectal exams are highly recommended to pick up prostate cancer early. There can be also a laboratory blood evaluation that can measure the amount of a protein, PSA or Prostate Specific Antigen), which should normally be very low. Elevated pSA blood results can suggest disorder in the prostate, whether prostatitis, benign hyperplasia or a cancerous prostate. The PSA test cannot distinguish between these conditions, but can cause a physician to investigate with additional tests. Prostate cancer is treated with hormone manipulation (prevention of production of testosterone), radiation or operations. It has recently been noticed that drugs such as Docetaxel could be effective in the treatment of a cancerous prostate.

Stimulating the prostate gland in men is typically compared to stimulation of the G spot in females because prostate stimulation can lead to more powerful orgasm. Prostate massage or milking refers to massage of the prostate either for health-related or for strictly sexual fulfillment.

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