!Prostate - Glandular Tissue
!!Anatomy
The prostate is an __accessory exocrine gland__ of the male reproductive system that produces and stores a slightly alkaline fluid with enzymes and nutrients to __sustain the sperm cells__. It gives the ejaculate it's typical __odour which is aphrodisiac__. This secrete constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the ejaculate, otherwise consisting of secretes from the ((Reproductive - Seminal Duct, Prostate Ducts, Seminal Vesicle|seminal vesicles)) and the bulbourethral gland, and of the semen from the epididymis.
The 30-50 tuboalveolar glands of the prostate alternate with ((Organ Walls - Smooth Muscle Layer|smooth muscle cells)) that contract during ejaculation, expelling the semen. Their function is steered by ((Reproductive - Testicles (Hormone production)|testosterone)) and the autonomous nervous system.
The prostate also produces __prostate-specific antigen__ (PSA), en enzyme to alter viscosity and agility of the semen. In tumors of the prostate gland the PSA-levels are usually elevated.

{img fileId="259" thumb="box"}

!!Brain
In the Brain Stem, the__ primeval ring structure__ is reflected: organ tissue relays with assimilative and digestive functions from oesophagus to small intestines are situated in the right brain stem, while excretory organs from caecum to rectum are relayed in the left brain stem. Medial on both sides are the relays of mouth/pharynx, middle ears and lacrimal glands, as well as the pineal and __pituitary glands__ and the thyroid.
{img fileId="173" thumb="box"}

!!!Relay:
__Brain Stem__ ( + / - ) central, for glandular epithelium
{img fileId="190" thumb="box"}

__Midbrain__ ( + / - ) central, in smooth muscle cells
{img fileId="227" thumb="box"}graphic: Kevin Dufendach, compare __Brain Stem__

!!Mind
!!!Theme:
*family survival
*male control, being in charge
*often sexual aspect!!!Emotions and Thoughts:
__Worry, anger__
*I am not the master in my own home!
*I am not man enough to push this through.
*the family will die out!
*My woman is disappointed with me.!!!META-Meaning:

I am feeling strong, powerful and independent inside.
Wisdom and love give me my position

!!Organ
!!!Stress Phase Symptoms:
Enhanced production of secrete and PSA; proliferation in the secretory part of prostate gland as slow compact tumor growth, which can impair the urethra and lead to __oliguria__.
Possible diagnoses: benign __prostate hyperplasia__ (BPH), prostate carcinoma, prostate cancer

!!!Regeneration Phase Symptoms:
Degradation of the enhanced function and the tumor as inflammatory purulent processes, often accompanied by light fever and nightly sweating. __Bloody, smelly urine__. PSA marker-levels begin to normalize. Pain in the perineal region and lower back can occur. The tumor can also be residual and is then encapsulated.
Possible diagnoses: __prostatitis, gonorrhea__, benign prostate hyperplasia

!!!Biological Meaning:
More secrete is produced in order to improve both sexual attraction, and motility of the sperm, which increases the probability of procreation.

!!Social
!!!Examples:
*A man thinks that he cannot have grandchildren, because children are single.

*After retirement the man feels not in charge of the family anymore.

*Son tells father that he is homosexual

*Man feels pushed out of his company and is not in charge anymore.

*Ugly genital (sexual or semisexual) conflict (similar to territory conflicts): 

!!Additional Information
Prostate tumors can lead to __erectile dysfunction__, as vessels and nerves being responsible for penile erection are located directly next to the prostate.

!!!Constellations:
__Brain Stem Constellation__ possible: perplexity, lethargy, passiveness, reduced movement. Purpose: new orientation

!!!Differential Diagnosis:
__Elevated PSA levels__ can be caused by physical pressure, like after sex, cycling or a colonoscopy.____

__((Urinary tract - Mucosa (Urothelium)|Urethra))/((Reproductive - Seminal Duct, Prostate Ducts, Seminal Vesicle|Ejaculatory Duct Mucosa)) __(Cerebral Cortex, -/+): swelling, pain, oliguria in regeneration phase A (after a boundaries/position-marking conflict)

__((Urinary - Bladder muscle and Sphincters|Urethral Sphincter Muscle))__ (Cerebral medulla/Cortex -/+) in stress phase (control) prevents urination

__((Urinary - Kidneys - Collecting Tubules|Kidney Collecting Tubules)) __(Brain Stem, +/-): oliguria/water retention in stress phase (abandonment)

__Neural lesions__ (((Musculoskeletal - Connective Tissue|Hernia))) or __medication__ (antidepressiva) also can cause urinary retention.

__Penis - ((Reproductive - Penis - Cavernous Body|Cavernous bodies))__ (CM -/+) Stress (sexual self-doubt): erectile dysfunction; Regeneration phase: due to scarring possibly pain during erection 
