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     I have talked about the function of prostate in the last post.Well,this article will tell you more about prostate problems.

     Prostatitis

     Prostatitis is the inflammation or swelling of the prostate gland due to bacterial infection. Prostatitis can be acute as well as chronic. In acute Prostatitis, the severe symptoms occur suddenly, whereas, in the case of chronic Prostatitis, the symptoms recurrently surface. Men of any age group can suffer from Prostatitis.

     Symptoms
     Burning sensation during urination
     Pain on urinating or ejaculating
     Frequent urination
     Fever and chills (in severe Prostatitis)
     Pain in the pelvic area
     Prostate Cancer

     Prostate cancer is a common type of cancer in America, second only to Lung cancer. One in every 6 older men suffer from prostate cancer. Cancerous growth (malignant tumor) of cells in the prostate gland result in prostate cancer. Read the rest of this entry »

     Q:What is the the function of Prostate Gland?

     A:During ejaculation, the liquid that is released, has 30% of its content contributed to by the prostate gland and the remainder of the fluid consists of spermatozoa and seminal vesicle fluid. The prostate gland stores and secretes a fluid (milky or white) that is slightly alkaline (pH 7.29). The purpose of the alkalinity of the semen is to neutralize the acidity of the vaginal tract. This prolongs the life of the sperm as they make their way through the tract for fertilization. In short, the main function of the prostate gland is to produce part of the fluid making up semen and provides a protective medium (alkaline fluid) for the sperm cells to reach the egg. The prostate gland basically helps in increasing the chances of impregnation by increasing the life span of the sperm that has been ejaculated into the vaginal tract.

     Apart from ensuring longevity of the ejaculated sperm, the prostate gland also closes the urethra during sexual intercourse. This prevents urination when the male ejaculates. However, this function of the gland has been known to create complications in males who cross the age of 50. This is because, as mentioned earlier, the prostate gland may become so large that it may constantly restrict the flow of urine altogether, even when the person does not indulge in any sexual activity. Read the rest of this entry »