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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. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  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 - Medical News …

    Dec 15, 2023 · The prostate gland is a key component of the male reproductive system. Find out more about the prostate, its role, and what conditions affect it.

  7. What is the Function of the Prostate Gland?

    Apr 27, 2025 · The prostate is a small gland – about a walnut in healthy adults – tucked just below the bladder and wrapped around the first inch of the urethra, the tube that carries both urine …

  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 Cancer Basics | Prostate Cancer | CDC

    Feb 11, 2025 · The prostate is a part of the male reproductive system, which includes the penis, prostate, seminal vesicles, and testicles. The prostate is located just below the bladder and in …

  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.