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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 surrounded by an elastic, …

  2. Prostate: Anatomy, Location, Function & Conditions

    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 transports urine from the...

  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 health and …

  5. Prostate: Functions, diseases, structure, and tests - Medical News Today

    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 Center

    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 the …

  7. Prostate Gland Explained – Its Functions Beyond Reproduction

    1 day ago · By participating in hormone metabolism, the prostate helps regulate sexual desire and performance, impacting overall sexual health. Importantly, maintaining prostate health is essential for …

  8. Understanding Prostate Changes - NCI - National Cancer Institute

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

  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. Prostate health - Harvard Health

    Jan 21, 2022 · Prostate problems are generally associated with three conditions: prostatitis, BPH, and cancer. Prostatitis refers to an inflamed prostate. There are two main types: acute prostatitis and …