- 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, fibromuscular capsule and contains glandular and connective tissue
- 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
- What is the Prostate? Understanding Prostate Health - WebMD
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
- Prostate cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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 can cause voiding or urinary symptoms as men age, as well becoming a source of cancer
- Prostate: Functions, diseases, structure, and tests - Medical News Today
The prostate gland is a key component of the reproductive system Find out more about the prostate, its role, and what conditions affect it
- What is a prostate, and what does it do? - MD Anderson Cancer Center
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 urethra, the tube that urine passes through on its way out of the body
- 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
- The Basics - Healthline
What’s the Difference Between BPH and Prostate Cancer? Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer both affect the prostate Learn more about these two conditions
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