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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. 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. Where Is the Prostate Gland Located in Men? Warning Signs

    Nov 4, 2025 · The prostate gland, commonly known as the prostate, is one of the male reproductive organs located just below the bladder, above the penis, and in front of the rectum.

  8. Understanding Prostate Health: A Primary Care Guide for Men

    Nov 29, 2024 · The prostate gland, a small walnut-shaped structure located below the bladder, plays a crucial role in the male reproductive system by producing seminal fluid, which …

  9. Prostate Gland Explained – Its Functions Beyond Reproduction

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

  10. 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.