Guys: Self examination of our prostates

[Mike 03]

Even though I know it's not that hard, and I used to do it back when I wasn't scared of what I might find, lately I'm nervous about examining my own prostate. I'm getting towards that age where I'm supposed to get it checked, and, eh, I'm not a happy camper. I don't even have a doctor, to be honest.

Do you believe there is value in "self examination"? Is it as good as going to a urologist? I think I would rather check myself than get checked, but naturally, I'm not a doctor and would not necessarily trust my own judgment when it comes to examining my own prostate.

I know it is absolutely ridiculous and unhealthy and probably dangerous to shy away from checking my own prostate, or having it checked.

Anybody else get queasy or anxious about this? I know I'm just scared that I will find something I don't want to find, deal with or accept.

[JimGinPA]

1. Find A Doctor...

Mine is a female with small hands. B-)


It's pretty quick really and not as uncomfortable as you'd think. Prostate cancer is not something you want to take a chance with.

[MajorChode]

7. Mine has small hands too

And pretty easy on the eyes. A $10 co-pay for something that would easily cost me $100 downtown. It's not a bad deal really.

[Yavin4]

21. My Female Doctor Get Suspicious When I Keep Making Weekly Appointments

I wear assless chaps and a ball gag in my mouth during the procedure.

[CreekDog]

23. I thought you were referring to your prostate

:wtf:

whoops. :D

[madinmaryland]

26. What the fuck Creekpuppy. You have confused me.

:wtf:

[rug]

2. I wouldn't know where to start.

[Xipe Totec]

4. I would, and that's where it stops n/t

[flvegan]

3. Seconded getting a doctor. I'll trust 8 years of med school

over my touching my own ass.

[rug]

16. I prefer one who finished in four.

[flvegan]

18. I always include internship and specialty study in "med school"

I blame my gastrointestinal surgeon ex-roomie for that perspective.

[madinmaryland]

28. Dude. Stay away from my ass!

[CreekDog]

24. if you think touching your ass is bad

i assure you it's worse than that. :P

[Forkboy]

5. A doc is fine by me, I just don't want them drawing hearts with our initials in it afterwards

:hide:

[bluesbassman]

6. Moon River.

Thank you Doc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfzXpE0QB2U

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Consider this:

Get it checked by a doctor, or risk dying young from the virulent form of the disease...

I get mammograms every year just to reduce my risk of getting breast cancer...

:shrug:

[mykpart]

9. Not to mention pelvic exams and pap smears! Oh yeah, and

girls also get the quick rectal exam right at the end of the pelvic!

[Jamastiene]

43. Doctors seem to like to poke and prod every hole we got.

Even if we go in for a broken toe, they are going to stick their fingers and/or devices into every orifice "just to be sure."

Or is that just my doctor?

[SPKrazy]

10. either a doctor

or a really good "friend" ;)

I wouldn't know what to palpate for on a prostate

[datasuspect]

11. i'm glad to help anyone with this

in the name of science of course.

[madinmaryland]

30. Stay the fuck away from my ass!

[DarkTirade]

12. ... and suddenly I'm reminded of a story a friend of mine who was an army medic told me...

... involving a prostate exam prank on a superior officer, and an unexpected second hand on their superior officer's shoulders while giving the exam.

[MajorChode]

13. I tried to work out a deal with my wife

She wanted me to help with her breast self-exams. I told her I'd do it if she would check my prostrate.

[Midlodemocrat]

14. Gotta be honest. I've never, ever heard of self examination of the prostate.

Testicular self exam, yes, because you are feeling for lumps. Prostate? Only a licensed healthcare practitioner could tell you if you have an issue with lesions, or lumps or excessive hardness.

Go to your doctor.

[emilyg]

20. here you go

Prostate Self-Exam

It's easy for a man to feel his own prostate gland. It's a walnut-sized organ at the base of the bladder. It can be felt with the tip of a finger inserted into the rectum. Its texture and firmness should be similar to that of the flesh between your thumb and the rest of the hand when you make a tight fist. If you feel anything that is as firm as the knuckle, then that needs to be brought to a physician's attention.

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http://www.healthcentral.com/drdean/408/81106.html

[Midlodemocrat]

25. Sorry. That is way too general. I wouldn't rely on anything like that.

A doctor is trained to feel the prostate for changes in size as well, a patient isn't. BPH is the largest cause of prostate problems in men, not cancer.

That is irresponsible medicine. TSE is fine, but not checking one's own prostate.

[Orrex]

27. Here's a more specific one

Insert your middle finger, and keep inserting it until you can feel something soft and dangly. That's your uvula, you fool. Now, while you're at the ER getting your arm extracted from your digestive tract, you might mention to the nice doctor that you'd like to schedule a prostate exam.

From http://www.medmyself.com/gottabecrazy.html

[Midlodemocrat]

29. Okay. Good. I was busy looking in my journals and feeling out of date.

Thanks, Orrex!!!!!


:rofl:

[emilyg]

33. There's a lot of info

on self-exam. Not a replacement for doctors visit anymore than self-breast exam is. It's just a tool.

[Midlodemocrat]

35. It's a dangerous tool. Most individuals don't have the

capacity to discern appreciable differences in their prostates. With BSE and TSE, you are looking for lumps. Cut and dried. If you actually think you are going to 'catch' a problem with your prostate by doing a 'self exam' I hope you have your affairs in order.

BPH is the most common prostate issue, not cancer. What lay person is trained to discern the size of their prostate as being abnormal versus normal?

It's dangerous and borders on fucking voodoo.

[Orrex]

37. When discussing testicles, could we avoid the phrase 'cut and dried' please?

[blockhead]

39. when my doctor checks mine,

I swear to god it feels like he's trying to get the last pickle out of the jar.:)

[Orrex]

40. Then you shouldn't have stuffed that jar up there

:P

[triguy46]

15. Where did you get the idea this was a self exam?

?

[JohnnyLib2]

17. Huh?

[Orrex]

19. Anyone who'd try to check his own prostate must have his head up his ass

Talk to your PCP about it. If you have further concerns, consult a urologist.

The exam is no big deal, especially compared to the routine exams that women have to go through. Heck, you might as well spring for the bloodwork, too.

[CreekDog]

22. Giving yourself a prostate exam is a lot like giving yourself a haircut

It's possible but there are good reasons to not do it yourself. :D

I think the self-exam is recommended for testicles not the prostate.

[madinmaryland]

31. Whoa. I cut my own hair, and it comes out pretty well..

:hi:

[Midlodemocrat]

32. Sanjaya? IS that you?

[madinmaryland]

34. I pumped your gas last weekend!

[Orrex]

36. Is that a euphemism for 'I gave you a prostate exam,' perhaps?

Hmm...

[Dappleganger]

38. Nope, go see a doctor. But you can do a breast-self exam.

And all men should do this. Breast cancer is uncommon in men but it does happen.

[PfcHammer]

41. When I did it, I found a lost remote, a pair keys, and

a calculator I thought I misplaced.

[Jamastiene]

42. Prostrate cancer killed one of my favorite guitarists.

I like you. You are always really nice. Go to a doctor and get it checked like yer supposed to so we get to enjoy you being around longer. :hug:

[no name no slogan]

45. That's right. Frank Zappa died from it

Guys, if you're over 40, or are worried about it, go get it checked. Better safe than sorry.

[nuxvomica]

44. I would never even think of examining my own prostate

That's a little bit too cheeky for me. I always have my doctor do it.