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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

    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 are the symptoms of prostate cancer? - Harvard Health

    Sep 17, 2025 · A PSA test can detect early-stage prostate cancer while it’s still asymptomatic, but some men are diagnosed with prostate cancer only after symptoms appear. …

  8. Prostate Cancer Basics | Prostate Cancer | CDC

    Feb 11, 2025 · The prostate is a part of the male reproductive system. Prostate cancer is a disease in which cells in the prostate grow out of control.

  9. 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 …

  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.