Where is the prostate in men?

Almost all men know what prostatitis is and all the consequences associated with it. But few people know where the prostate is. Guys need such information in order to understand in time about the onset of the disease and get acquainted in more detail with the work of that important gland.

Anatomical features of the prostate

Only men have a prostate and this gland is not provided for the female body. In the picture, the prostate gland is shaped like a dented small tangerine. Even at the birth of a child, the prostate has the shape of a small circle. During adolescence and puberty, the iron begins to resemble crushed citrus.

In newborns, the prostate reaches 0.8 grams of weight. Already by preschool age, it begins to increase in size and reaches 1.5 grams. In adolescence, a sharp increase in the gland begins to 7-9 grams. In a full-fledged man, the prostate reaches 20 grams.

Separately, it is worth considering the fact that the bigger the guy becomes, the smaller the prostate begins again. But in adulthood, this gland reaches its largest size. This is due to the fact that the body ceases to function at full capacity, and various functional failures begin, including with the prostate gland.

Now that a man knows the anatomical properties of the prostate, it is possible to find out where the prostate gland is in men.

Where to find a prostate at home

Understanding the location of the gland is quite simple, since it is located in the rectum, not far from the anal passage. The bladder is located under the gland. The blood supply to the gland occurs through the lower artery of the bladder.

In order to find out the location of the prostate at home, you need to stick your finger into the anus about 5 centimeters. The man must grope for a small elastic formation, which will be the prostate. It is worth noting that if, with pressure in the prostate area, severe pain begins and unpleasant sensations arise, then this may mean that the gland is inflamed.

As a result, men can make themselves a small diagnosis at home and determine if there are abnormalities in the body. If any abnormalities are found, you should immediately consult a urologist. The main symptoms of the disease are: modification of the prostate (sensation of swelling and non-elasticity of the gland) and severe pain when pressed.

Such a simple examination can be carried out every day, but doctors recommend examining yourself at least once a month. This is necessary in order to timely identify a male disease.

It should be noted that early diagnosis will help not only to determine the onset of the disease, but also to carry out anesthetic treatment in the form of massage. To carry out such a massage, you need to follow certain rules. Separately, it should be noted that if a person does not know where the prostate is located in men, then without some knowledge of anatomy, it is not worth making an independent diagnosis. Since improper actions can threaten with injury or the onset of an inflammatory process. Therefore, before you independently find out the location of the prostate, you need to consult a specialist for advice.

What is the role of the prostate in men

In order to understand how important the prostate is in men, you need to consider its functionality.

They are as follows:

• generates secretion, which allows almost all sperm substances to be in a normal state;
• supplies sperm with hormones;
• does not allow sperm to enter the man's bladder when excreted;
• helps to constrain the bladder;
• is responsible for the fact that during intercourse the man gets pleasure;
• the ability to keep an erection for a certain time;
• plays an important role in protecting the upper walls of the bladder from infection;
• allows you to bind all the hormones that should be in the semen. They are needed to maintain normal functional ability after going outside;
• contributes to the normalization of blood flow in the pelvis.

Such a number of functions of the prostate allows us to say that it plays a very important role for the body, and in case of diseases in men, big health problems begin.

Problems with the prostate gland can also occur in old age, because then the gland tends to grow and squeeze the bladder. As a result, problems with urination begin, and other diseases can also begin.

How to do prostate massage yourself

If a person decides to do the prostate massage procedure on his own, then you need to know some rules of preparation:

• first you need to wash your anus, genitals and perineum well;
• the place where the massage will be carried out must be clean and preferably white;
• the massage is performed with a full bladder, so you must first drink a liquid;
• before starting the massage, you need to determine where the prostate is located;
• before the procedure, you need to trim your nails and empty your bowels. In case of problems with constipation, an enema should be given.

The rules, although simple, are mandatory for performing Prostate massage. Such preparation will help to make the procedure correct and painless.

Prostate massage is usually done with a finger. To get it right, you need to follow certain rules:

• First, you need to shave the correct posture in which the man will be comfortable with the massage. One of the most comfortable positions is considered to be on the back. The legs must be bent at the knees and pressed to the chest. One hand should hold the legs, and the other should massage;
• the procedure is done in rubber medical gloves. The finger used for the procedure is lubricated with lubricant;
• the finger is inserted into the anus at a distance of 5 centimeters. This is enough to reach the place where the prostate is located;
• at the first stage of the procedure, you need to gently stroke. The prostate will ache at first, but the pain will soon subside. You need to massage the right side of the gland first, and therefore the left side;
• when the prostate is well flexed, intense pressure can be applied. Pressing harder on dense tissues, soft ones - you need to massage softer;
• finish the procedure by sliding your finger along the wall of the rectum;
• when removing a finger from the rectum, remember that this is done carefully. You also need to immediately empty the bladder, from which all the spent glands should come out;
• the procedure should be carried out for about 2 minutes. The main thing is that during the massage the prostatic juice (a few drops) is released.

This scheme of prostate massage allows you to relieve pain, and also to raise the overall tone of the prostate.

In the end, we can say that the answer to the question of how to find the prostate is not so difficult. The prostate gland is located in the rectum, not far from the anal passage, so you cannot easily reach it to massage the prostate at home.