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Prostate Exams

About Prostate Exams

The Importance of Prostate Exams

The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that helps men produce and expel semen. This gland is located in between the bladder and the penis, and it is just in front of the rectum. Many men understandably feel uncomfortable discussing their prostate, much less getting an exam. However, prostate exams are a vital part of catching serious diseases early.

What to Watch For

Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Issues

Prostate exams are important for men of a certain age, regardless of whether they have symptoms. However, it’s even more urgent for men who have signs that something is wrong with their prostate. Symptoms of prostate issues include.

Frequent Urination

You notice yourself having to urinate far more frequently than normal

Pain or Discomfort While Sitting

While seated, you feel unusual pain or discomfort

Waking Up to Urinate at Night Frequently

Most nights, you are waking up to urinate

Painful Ejaculation

You notice pain or discomfort during ejaculation

Blood in Urine

While urinating, you notice traces of blood in the form of red or brown-tinted coloration

Newly Onset Erectile Dysfunction

The sudden, or new arrival of erectile dysfunction symptoms

Pain During Urination

Painful urination can be a sign of many things, including prostate issues

Weak Urine Flow

A sudden decrease in the strength of your urine flow

The Importance of Prostate Care

Why Get a Prostate Exam?

More than 180,000 men in the United States are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. Sadly, more than 26,000 men in the country die from the disease annually. Early detection can make all the difference in the fight against prostate cancer. Prostate exams are routine screenings that check for Prostatitis, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer.

How We Care for You

Testing & Treatment

In general, there are two parts to a prostate exam. Each of these has a unique purpose.

Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)

Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)

Biopsy

Antibiotics

Let Us Care For You

What to Expect During a Prostate Exam

Are you ready to take control of your health and get your check-up? Call your closest Center for Advanced Wellness to make your appointment. Then, confirm the appointment and check-in about 15 minutes early. We will call your name when we are ready for you. We take privacy seriously, so nobody but your care team will know why you are there.

Answering Your Questions

Prostate Exam FAQs

Get the answers you need to all your questions about prostate exams.

Do I need insurance for a prostate exam?

Not at all. We accept patients with and without insurance. If you have insurance, your cost will depend on your coverage. If you don’t have insurance or your deductible is simply too high, consider our membership plans. Options start at $50 per month for adults and bring your copays at our clinic to just $10.

How can I prepare for a prostate exam?

Be sure to tell your provider if you have any anal fissures or hemorrhoids. Before your appointment, you may need to refrain from ejaculation for a little while to ensure the PSA levels are accurate. Most of all, try to breathe deeply and just relax during the exam. Remember that it will only last a few moments.

Do prostate exams hurt?

Although the process can be uncomfortable, prostate exams generally do not hurt.

How long is a prostate exam?

Though external factors can always affect timing, a usual prostate exam takes about ten minutes.