The Importance of a Prostate Exam

One of the most important and yet misunderstood aspects of men's health is the prostate. This small walnut shaped organ is responsible for the storage of mature sperm and the production of the majority of the remainder of semen's volume. The prostate is also responsible for the amount of semen that a man ejaculates and to a lesser degree, the force of the ejaculation he experiences.

The prostate is indeed one of the most important organs in the adult male's body. For this reason, it is vital that a man maintains his prostate health. Prostate disorders are one of the most common causes of medical discomfort, sexual dysfunction and terminal illnesses among adult males in the western world. Some of the most common condition associated with prostate disorders is enlarged prostate, which can lead to urinary discomfort, prostatitis, which can lead to erectile dysfunction, and prostate cancer, which can lead to the need to remove some or the entire prostate. This removal can lead to the end of a man's sex life and permanent urinary dysfunction. All of this can be avoided very easily if a man takes the necessary steps to stay abreast of his prostate condition and maintain his sexual health.

Some of the things that a man can do to help maintain the health of his prostate are to eat a diet which includes lots of red meat and green vegetables. He can also take supplements such as garlic and saw palmetto, which help to support overall sexual health for men, including prostate health. Of course, there are no guarantees in life and even with the best prevention problems can arise. This is why it is so essential that man over the age of 45 gets annual prostate exams and that all men who are over the age of 30 conduct self-exams regularly.

A medical prostate exam is part of any comprehensive annual physical for men. This is a simple procedure that can save a man's sex life and his life. This simple procedure involves the insertion of a single finger by the doctor through the anal ring and into the rectum with the help of heavy lubrication. The doctor can then feel the outer prostate for lumps and for hard spots. The procedure lasts only a couple of minutes and can be an initial indicator of potential problems.

A man should also perform a self-exam every couple of months in order to gauge his own prostate health and to be able to notify his doctor of any issues that may be arising between annual checkups. This check can be easily performed in the shower using regular soap for lubrication. With practice, a man will be able to make the insertion and feel the prostate with no discomfort at all and in less than two minutes.

A prostate exam is the easiest way for a man to keep abreast of his prostate health and to ensure that he has a long and enjoyable sex life and a long healthy life overall. A prostate exam is easy to have done and simple to perform on yourself. 2 minutes can save your life, do a prostate self-exam or make an appointment with your doctor today.

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