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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

    Nov 24, 2025 · The prostate is a gland below your bladder, in front of your rectum. It adds fluids to your semen and helps semen exit your body. Cancer and BPH 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. 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.

  6. 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 …

  7. Prostate Cancer: Symptoms, Causes, Stages, and Treatment

    Jan 24, 2026 · Prostate cancer begins in the prostate gland and is common in men. Learn more about the causes, signs, treatment, and outlook for this condition.

  8. Understanding Prostate Changes - NCI - National Cancer Institute

    May 8, 2024 · Prostate changes and conditions that are common in men include inflammation (prostatitis), enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and prostate cancer.

  9. Survival Rates for Prostate Cancer - American Cancer Society

    Survival Rates for Prostate Cancer Survival rates can give you an idea of what percentage of people with the same type and stage of cancer are still alive a certain amount of time (usually …

  10. 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.