The prostate is meant to store and secrete alkaline.  Alkaline is a milky white fluid.  The prostate also helps to expel semen during ejaculation.

Prostate secretions are generally composed of sugars and alkaline

Human Male Genitourinary System

Male hormones, known as androgens, are needed in order for the prostate to work properly.  These hormones are responsible for the male sex characteristics.

The main male hormone is called testosterone.  Testosterone is produced by the testicles.  There are some male hormones which are produced in small amounts by the adrenal glands.  Dihydrotestosterone regulates the prostate.

A healthy human prostate is about the size of a walnut. The prostate surrounds the urethra, merging with the ejaculatory ducts.  In males, the urethra has two separate functions; to carry urine from the bladder during urination, and to carry semen during ejaculation.

The prostate may suffer from many different health disorders.  Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland.  There are several different forms of Prostatitis.  Each type has its own individual outcome and treatment.  Both acute Prostatitis and bacterial Prostatitis are treated with the use of antibiotics.  Chronic non-bacterial Prostatitis, also referred to as male chronic pelvic pain syndrome, is treated in a variety of ways, including alpha blockers, phytotherapy, physical therapy, psychotherapy, antihistamines, anxiolytics, nerve modulators and more.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, typically occurs in older men.  If the prostate enlarges to the point of urination being too difficult, it’s referred to as BPH.  It can be treated with medication, a minimally invasive procedure or surgery.

Prostate cancer is a very common cancer among older men.  Regular rectal exams along with a measurement of Prostate Specific Antigen are recommended for older men.

The prostate is sometimes represented as the G Spot.  Some men can achieve orgasm solely through stimulation of the prostate gland or prostate massage.

When a man has an orgasm, his sperm is transmitted from the ductus deferens into the male urethra.  These lie within the prostate gland.

The prostate is an important part of the male anatomy and should be checked regularly with routine annual examinations.  Some men may suffer from prostate cancer, but can live their entire lives without too many problems or dying from the condition.

It’s important to take care of yourself and to follow doctor’s recommendations.