what is the purpose of a prostate and why does it grow to cause such problems
1 Prostate problems are common in men after age 50. 2  The prostate is a gland that is a part of the male reproductive system that wraps around the male urethra near the bladder. 3  Common problems are benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), acute and chronic bacterial prostatitis, and chronic prostatitis (non-bacterial).