{"id":28389,"date":"2021-07-11T08:14:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-11T08:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?p=28389"},"modified":"2026-09-08T20:38:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T20:38:57","slug":"prostate-exam-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-health\/prostate-exam-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Prostate Exam Age: When Do You Need One?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The prostate gland is essential for males. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is essential to increase semen volume and facilitate the job of sperm cells. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is located around the urethra, leaning against the rectum and below the urinary bladder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prostate problems<\/a> are increasingly more common as we age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They cause symptoms such as slow urinary stream, dribbling after urinating, increase in urinary frequency, urinary retention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But when is the right time to start getting prostate exams?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to get a prostate exam<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prostate screening<\/a> is essential for most aging males<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many years, all patients were recommended to get a prostate exam after a certain age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Right now, the recommendations by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force are slightly different. Prostate cancer screening<\/a> should start after 55 years, but not all patients should get screened (2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t have risk factors or symptoms, your age is not enough reason to screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, you can do it if you\u2019re worried about your prostate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, keep in mind that some average risk factors could be unknown to you. Thus, the best way to know if you need a prostate exam or not is by asking your urologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men should decide for themselves if they prefer to perform an exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, health authorities recommend that males with a healthy prostate after 70 years do not perform additional exams (3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of prostate exams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most common types<\/a> of prostate exam include (4):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prostate Specific Antigen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PSA screening is a blood test that measures a protein created in the prostate gland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital rectal exam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A digital rectal exam (DRE)<\/a> allows doctors to feel the prostate against the rectal wall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It facilitates the detection of abnormalities in the gland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transrectal ultrasound of the prostate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This provides a clear image of the prostate, and it is not as expensive as a CT scan or an MRI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prostate biopsy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A prostate biopsy consists of taking a sample of the prostate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is analyzed in the lab to see if you have cancer cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you get a prostate exam?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, you should discuss the pros and cons of getting a prostate exam with your doctor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cancer screening has risks you need to understand before starting the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of them is overdiagnosis and experiencing undesired side effects of prostate biopsies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are more risks than benefits in prostate exams for patients above 70 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why they are often advised against screening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After 55 years, patients with urinary symptoms should get screened. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those with a family history of prostate cancer<\/a> may also require screening<\/a> (3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to prepare<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the type of prostate exam<\/a>, you may need preparation or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should not have sex before a PSA test. You may need to use a cleansing enema before getting a transrectal ultrasound<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But no special preparation is often required before a digital rectal examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, cancer screening only requires a simple blood test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In such a case, it will be a standard blood test, and you want to inform the technician if you suffer from dizziness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital rectal exams are very fast procedures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will need to remove your clothes and change into a gown. After that, you will be asked to lie on your side and adopt a fetal position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your doctor will use gloves and lubrication to insert one or two fingers into the rectum. The sensation can be uncomfortable but usually not painful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The experience usually lasts no more than a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Waiting time for the results depends on the exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It takes longer to get the results of a prostate biopsy. But the PSA testing results are very fast, and digital rectal exams immediately give doctors a first impression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After reading and comparing everything, your doctor could reach any of the following conclusions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Normal results<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may not have any prostate ailment at the moment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prostate enlargement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Enlarged prostate<\/a> or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)<\/a> is very common as men age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This ailment is not malignant and can be successfully treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prostate cancer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may require additional exams to diagnose prostate cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that an initial finding is not a definite diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prostatitis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Prostatitis is more common in younger adults and does not always give symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it does, they are urinary tract symptoms similar to those found in BPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deciding Your Next Steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After getting your results, the doctor will tell you what to do next, depending on the findings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take the PSA level<\/a> as an example. You took a blood sample and got your results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a man’s PSA level is lower than 2.5 ng\/ml, the doctor may recommend a new test in 2 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More regular prostate cancer screening would be recommended for an elevated PSA level higher than 2.5 ng\/mL. It is usually once a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, your doctor will look through and compare your age with your PSA levels. If they are in the threshold level for your age, they may recommend new tests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the urologist has previous PSA readings, they will merge them to obtain PSA velocity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This measure allows doctors to detect prostate cancer more accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Early detection of prostate problems is essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early prostate cancer treatment is usually successful and does not carry many complications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But routine screening guidelines vary constantly depending on current statistics.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But at what age should you start screening with a prostate exam? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s not an ideal prostate exam age. Instead, doctors recommend screening depending on risk factors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients with an increased risk and those with urinary symptoms are the ones who need a PSA blood test<\/a>, especially if they are over 55 years old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But then, after 70 years, it is not recommended to perform a PSA screening test or any other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An elevated PSA level should be compared with the baseline, any previous reading, and the patient\u2019s age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thus, there isn\u2019t a standardized measure to detect a prostate problem like prostate cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctors would ask for further testing if there\u2019s any suspicion and walk you through the diagnostic process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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