2006-12-05 10:55:50 · 11 answers · asked by ? 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Specialised MRI scan, however the old digital-ring method is the quickest and most accurate unfortunately - just a few uncomfortable moments and then its all over.
2006-12-05 10:58:50 · answer #1 · answered by zappafan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's a PSA test, butt it is usually used in conjunction with the digital rectum test. The doctor uses some lube on a gloved finger, you bend over and he takes about 20 seconds to palpate the area. They can tell if the prostate is swollen and possibly affected. If you're worried about getting an erection, don't. Doctors and nurses are health-care professionals, who wait until after you leave the examining room to laugh at your inappropriate erection. (Kidding.) Men get off easy (no pun intended) when it comes to physical exams. This is the most invasive exam for a man, besides the scope exams, and it is over in seconds. And you usually don't need to start this until after age 40 in high-risk groups (i.e. certain ethnic backgrounds), or even 50. A woman must endure full invasive, often painful exams from puberty or earlier, all the time, and I rarely hear them complain about them. And they are subjected to lots of indignity when giving birth. With lots of pain. So quitcherbeefin'.
2006-12-05 19:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by steviewag 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, not completely. Their are lots of other tests, but your urologist is unlikely to request them until after he's done a digital rectal exam. Sorry about that.
2006-12-07 01:36:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard there is but most Dr's. still like the old way. Get a woman Dr. it be easier on you, because um er SMALLER HANDS. Whew, was that a good save?
2006-12-05 19:02:37 · answer #4 · answered by Les Gramps 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, if your prostate were on the tip of your nose. We know you aren't gay so a prostate exam won't make it so.
2006-12-05 18:58:03 · answer #5 · answered by act as if 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
there is a blood test for it now
my hubby felt the same way when his doc suggested a psa test..
but when he was told they can do it from a blood test
he was fine with that
otherwise i do not think he would have had one done
and it turned out fine too
best of luck to you
2006-12-05 19:00:26 · answer #6 · answered by Bren 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't stick something in your butt. They insert a finger. Go to a skinny doctor. They have thin fingers.
2006-12-05 18:57:43 · answer #7 · answered by Trollhair 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have mine checked once a year.my dr.puts on a glove with some lube,and inserts his finger in my butt,to check for lumps.no,you need to have a dr. to perform it for you.
2006-12-05 20:18:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes nowadays there is a simple blood test that can determine if you have prostrate cancer or not.
2006-12-05 18:57:05 · answer #9 · answered by Mary Smith 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
CT scan,
2006-12-05 18:56:59 · answer #10 · answered by Robert C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋