What To Expect During Your Prostate Exam

If you are a man over the age of thirty five it is highly recommended that you get a prostate exam. Many people fear a prostate exam, but it is a necessary part of your physical. If you have not had a prostate exam and are not sure what to expect read on and this article will get into the details of what happens in a prostate exam.

Steps To A Prostate Exam

The first thing the doctor will do is usually advise the patient that in order to perform the exam they need to insert a finger into the rectum. The man is usually asked to stand feet apart, face the examination couch and bend forward so that arms or elbows are on the couch. The doctor will then put on a surgical glove and will cover a finger in lubricant. Once the doctor begins you should feel a little pressure but not discomfort. The doctor will insert the finger in a downward angle point towards your stomach. A few seconds may elapse as the doctor waits for the external sphincter muscle to relax. You may be aware of the movement of the finger before it is removed and the doctor will usually tell you that he is going to remove it.

If you are still concerned about the actual procedure you can get a prostate exam video that will explain what is going on to you. The reason a doctor has to give you a prostate exam is because men have an extremely high rate of prostate cancer and this is the quickest and easiest way to examine the prostate.

The doctor is looking to identify the lobes and groove of the prostate gland. In a normal sized prostate gland they would expect to find the prostate around 2 to 4 centimeters long and triangular in shape. It should also be firm and rubbery and the doctor will check to make sure of this as well.

The one thing that you need to know about your prostate exam is that it is a needed part of any physical if you are a man. While it is uncomfortable and can be a little awkward, once you understand why the doctor has to do it you should feel better. Without the exam you could very easily have cancer and not even know it. This cancer could then spread into your lymph nodes and spread to anywhere in your body. By stopping it early you are assuring your long term health.

 

 

 

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