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Q: Why are men so scared of having a prostate exam?
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Do women have to have a vaginal exam before flying?

No and men do not need a prostate exam either.


Do women need a prostate exam?

No. Girls do not have a prostate, so they do not get prostate exams.


Can a man have children after having prostate removal?

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How much does a prostrate exam cost without insurance?

about 500 The prostate exam is part of a routine (annual?) physical for men. Since prices are likely to vary worldwide you should check with your own doctor's office for the price of a physical and to ask if the prostate exam is available separately.


What are the health claims of the Super Beta Prostate producers?

Health claims of the Super Beta Prostate producers are for men who are having prostate problems. They also claim it's also for men who fear a diagnosis of enlarged or aging prostate now or in the future.


At what age should men be concerned with prostate health?

Men, aged 50 and above, should be concerned with prostate health, although new thinking in the medical community suggests that men begin having checks as early as 30. A simple PSA test can screen for signs of prostate cancer.


Should all men be screened for prostate cancer, and at what age?

All men should start getting annual prostate screens at the age of forty, or at any time prior to that if they are experiencing any urinary difficulties. Screening should consist of both a digital exam of the prostate to check for enlargement or hard spots, and a PSA blood test to check for biomarkers associated with prostate cancer.


What substance is found in blood of men with prostate cancer?

PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) is usually found in blood of men with prostate cancer.


At what age should men begin having prostate examinations?

A man should start to get is prostate examined every year starting at the age of 40-45, if he is showing no symptoms of prostate cancer or prostate hypertrophy, such as urinary dribbling, urinary urgency, waking up in the middle of the night to pee, having difficulty starting or stopping his stream, or urinary retention. If he has any of these symptoms he should start to get his prostate examined earlier.


WHAt does a womans prostate do?

Women do not have a prostate gland. Only men.


How often are prostate exams recommended?

For men over the age of fifty it is recommended to get a prostate exam at least once every year. There is no strict guideline to this number and should be determined on how comfortable you feel about the situation.


What happens to men's prostate gland in their forties?

When men reach their mid-40s, the prostate gland begins to enlarge.