The prostate is an important part of the sex organs of the male. The prostate is mistakenly called the prostrate, rather than prostate. The prostate's main role is to first produce and then store a see-through fluid that is part of semen. A normal human prostate is a bit greater in size than a walnut. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It is also positioned in front of the rectal area and a portion of it can be felt during a rectal exam or evaluation.

Inflammation of the prostate gland is known as prostatitis. If the prostate grows too much in size it can obstruct the urine stream, making urination very painful and difficult and in severe cases totally impassable. Prostatitis is treated with antibiotic prescription drugs, prostate massage or surgical procedures.

In men who are elderly, the prostate often enlarges to the point where urination is difficult. This is commonly known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It can be treated with different types of prescription medications or with even operations that removes part of the prostate. One very typical surgical procedure used in such cases is called transurethral prostate resection (TURP or TUR).

Prostatic gland cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting older males and a leading cause of deaths. Consistent rectal exams are highly recommended to detect prostate cancer in the early stages. 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, very low. Raised pSA blood results may signify disease within the prostate, whether prostatitis, bPH or cancer. The PSA blood test cannot distinguish between them, but can cause your doctor to investigate with further tests. Prostate cancer is treated with hormonal manipulation (preventing testosterone production), radiation or even surgical measures. It has just recently been uncovered that medications such as Docetaxel may be helpful in treating a cancerous prostate.

Stimulation of the prostate in males is frequently compared to stimulation of the G spot in females because prostate stimulation can result in a more powerful sexual climax. Prostate massage or milking refers to massage of the prostate whether for clinical or for strictly sexual fulfillment.

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