The prostate is a gland that is a component of the masculine sexual organs. The prostate is mistakenly called the prostrate, rather than prostate. The prostate gland's predominant function is to secrete and store a transparent fluid that is a vital component of semen. A non-diseased individual's prostate is somewhat heftier in size than a walnut. It surrounds the urethra just below the bladder. It is also situated in front of the rectal area and a portion of it can be felt during a rectal evaluation.

Inflammation of the prostate is a gland that is named prostatitis. If the prostate becomes too enlarged it can jam up urine flow, making urination very painful and more difficult and in severe situations entirely impossible. Prostatitis can often be treated with antibiotic medications, prostate massage or surgical procedures.

In men who are elderly, the prostate can grow to the point where urination is difficult. This is named bPH/benign prostatic hyperplasia. It can be treated with prescription medications or with surgery that removes a portion of the prostate. One very typical surgical procedure used in these types of cases is called transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP or TUR).

Prostatic cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting elderly men and a major cause of dying. Consistent rectal exams are medically recommended to pick up prostate cancer before it spreads. There is also a blood test that can measure the amount of a protein, PSA or Prostate Specific Antigen), which should normally be very low. Elevated blood PSA results might suggest disease within the prostate, either prostatitis, bPH or prostate cancer. The PSA test cannot distinguish between these conditions, but can cause your doctor to investigate further. Prostate cancer is treated with hormone manipulation (preventing testosterone production), radiation or surgery. It has only recently been found that medications like Docetaxel may be helpful in the treatment of a cancerous prostate.

Stimulating the prostate in men is frequently compared to stimulation of the G spot in females because prostate stimulation can cause more powerful orgasm. Prostate massage or milking refers to massaging motions of the prostate either for clinical value or just for sexual purposes.

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