The prostate is a gland below your bladder, in front of your rectum. It adds fluids to your semen and helps semen exit your body. Cancer and BPH may affect it.
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 cancer, unfortunately, is common. It affects one in seven men, making it the second most common cancer among men worldwide. The good news is, is that prostate cancer can be curable, especially when identified and treated early.
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...
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.
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The prostate gland is a key component of the reproductive system. Find out more about the prostate, its role, and what conditions affect it.
Understanding the prostate’s location and anatomy is critical for recognizing how it interacts with surrounding structures and its importance in both reproductive and urinary health. Below is a diagram of the male pelvic anatomy highlighting the prostate’s position.