
Prostate: Anatomy, Location, Function & Conditions - Cleveland …
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.
Prostate - Wikipedia
The prostate is an accessory gland of the male reproductive system and a muscle-driven mechanical switch between urination and ejaculation. It is found in all male mammals. [1] It …
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 …
Prostate cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Feb 20, 2025 · Learn about detection, diagnostic approaches, treatment options and advances for prostate cancer, including robotic prostatectomy and current research.
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.
What is prostatitis and how is it treated? - Harvard Health
Mar 25, 2025 · Acute inflammation can cause the prostate to swell and block urinary outflow from the bladder. A complete blockage is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. …
Symptoms of Prostate Problems - Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials
Nov 21, 2024 · Difficulty peeing or blood in your urine may be a sign of a prostate problem that needs attention. Common issues include enlarged prostate and cancer. Prostate problems are …
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 …
Prostate health - National Institute on Aging
Read about men's health and prostate problems, like prostate cancer and BPH. Learn about common symptoms of prostate problems and who needs annual PSA testing.
Prostate Cancer | UCSF Department of Urology
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer (following skin cancer) in U.S. men and is the second leading cause of cancer death in men. One in nine men born in the U.S. today will be …