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  1. Prostate - Wikipedia

    Anatomically, the prostate is found below the bladder, with the urethra passing through it. It is described in gross anatomy as consisting of lobes and in microanatomy by zone. It is …

  2. Prostate: Anatomy, Location, Function & Conditions

    Aug 9, 2022 · The prostate is a gland below your bladder and in front of your rectum. It adds fluid to your semen. Prostate cancer, BPH and prostatitis may affect it.

  3. What is the Prostate? Understanding Prostate Health - WebMD

    Apr 16, 2024 · The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located under the bladder and next to the rectum of people assigned male at birth (AMAB). It surrounds the urethra, a tube that …

  4. Prostate cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 20, 2025 · The prostate is a small gland that is involved in reproduction and makes some of the essential components in semen. While it is small, it has an important role in reproductive …

  5. What is a prostate, and what does it do? - MD Anderson Cancer ...

    Aug 16, 2024 · The prostate is a gland found only in males. It plays a role in maintaining fertility in sexually mature males, as well as in the act of procreation itself. The prostate wraps around …

  6. Prostate: Functions, diseases, structure, and tests

    Nov 27, 2025 · The prostate gland is a key component of the reproductive system. Find out more about the prostate, its role, and what conditions affect it.

  7. Understanding Prostate Changes - NCI - National Cancer Institute

    May 8, 2024 · Learn about prostate changes and symptoms that are not cancer, plus risk factors and treatment for prostatitis, enlarged prostate (BPH), prostate cancer. Talk with your doctor …

  8. FACTS ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER Is prostate cancer screening right for you? Talk to your doctor about your risk, and the potential benefits and harms of screening.

  9. Prostate Diseases | Prostatitis | Enlarged Prostate | MedlinePlus

    Dec 15, 2023 · A man's prostate grows as he gets older, increasing the risk of problems. Learn about the different types of prostate problems, including prostatitis.

  10. Human Prostate: Function, Anatomy, and Conditions

    Jun 29, 2025 · The human prostate is a small gland in the male reproductive system, composed of glandular and connective tissues situated deep within the pelvis. It plays a supportive role in …