I assume you are male, just wait until you get older and need prostate exams, then you’ll have some idea of what’s it’s like to have a doctor sticking their fingers all up in there. It’s not a direct comparison, of course, but close enough for the Internet.
Those are going the way of the dodo, in favor of other forms of testing for antigens.
There’s really only minor benefit to palpation to begin with, as there’s other methods to use as a general indicator of prostate health overall. Don’t get me wrong, when it was really the only option that was realistic it was absolutely necessary. It’s just that times have changed.
There are still niche cases where it can be useful, but the antigen testing goes back forty-ish years of easy availability. Back in the eighties, doctors were more used to palpation, and it made a certain amount of sense you keep doing them, but it wasn’t necessaryafter the test was proven a reliable early detection method. Superior to palpation, btw.
And it’s not like palpation was/is a significant determinant of outcomes. That comes down to treatment options and the test’s timing more than it contributing directly to improved outcomes. Most prostate cancer is slow to progress, usually comes later in life, and isn’t difficult to treat compared to other cancers. Mind you, fifty years ago, there were not as many options for treatment.
But now? Docs just don’t do it as part of an annual exam. Even urologists don’t do them unless there’s a clear benefit for a specific case, which is passingly rare.
If you think stuff up your butt is an analogy to stuff up your vagina. Oh man, I hope you never have to have a cystoscopy. Bro I have had a doctor stick a camera in my dick hole like at least six times now and like the first five they didn’t give me anything for it. Eventually dude decided to give me 5 mg Valiums so I could take one an hour before the procedure because he was tired of hearing me complain I think. But yeah I can only imagine OBGYN stuff.
Can confirm same with colonoscopy cameras. It’s not exactly a relaxed or sensual moment - the lubricant makes it possible, but they’re pushing in ready or not. You’re definitely a little bit sore afterwards.
Drugs don’t work on me anymore (genetic hyper metabolizer of most drugs). I just watch on the monitor. It’s pretty interesting once you get over having a tube wiggled around your colon.
I have had 15-20 over the past 15 years. The worst part is the prep. 🤮
I used to work in a pharmacy, and one of the techs I worked with would always joke, to be fair, she was a real good tech, but she would say “hope everything comes out okay!” As they walked away with their giant jug of prep.
yeah my bad experience im not sure how much was effects of the prep vs probe. I do know the doctor did not mention anything and when I called back in pain it was very no challant no big deal with the response. I sorta have a negative view of gastros now.
Looks like loads of the replies have been put under too!
I took a peek at your profile and a few of the others just to confirm - I suspect the difference is down to countries.
I’m from the UK. Broadly speaking, the NHS won’t risk using general anaesthetic if it’s not needed. My appointment was just an out-patient affair. On the table, on your side, bum out, think happy thoughts… The whole thing took probably thirty minutes at most.
The best part of being awake is that you can ask questions. I could see the screen and the doctor pointed out what he was looking for when he found it (and to answer the obvious follow up question, it was just a weird blood vessel thing).
I could see that being useful and I recall seeing that on king of the hill so maybe its more common in texas. Here its like. oh yeah and we snipped a whole bunch of things out. They are not that concerning but better safe than sorry lol. I can’t imagine them snipping if you are awake though. I mean that has got to hurt.
ill take it over. Now cough. They actually seemed to stop doing it so im guessing it was not really helping with anything but if your old enough and male you will know what im talking about.
I assume you are male, just wait until you get older and need prostate exams, then you’ll have some idea of what’s it’s like to have a doctor sticking their fingers all up in there. It’s not a direct comparison, of course, but close enough for the Internet.
Those are going the way of the dodo, in favor of other forms of testing for antigens.
There’s really only minor benefit to palpation to begin with, as there’s other methods to use as a general indicator of prostate health overall. Don’t get me wrong, when it was really the only option that was realistic it was absolutely necessary. It’s just that times have changed.
There are still niche cases where it can be useful, but the antigen testing goes back forty-ish years of easy availability. Back in the eighties, doctors were more used to palpation, and it made a certain amount of sense you keep doing them, but it wasn’t necessaryafter the test was proven a reliable early detection method. Superior to palpation, btw.
And it’s not like palpation was/is a significant determinant of outcomes. That comes down to treatment options and the test’s timing more than it contributing directly to improved outcomes. Most prostate cancer is slow to progress, usually comes later in life, and isn’t difficult to treat compared to other cancers. Mind you, fifty years ago, there were not as many options for treatment.
But now? Docs just don’t do it as part of an annual exam. Even urologists don’t do them unless there’s a clear benefit for a specific case, which is passingly rare.
not for me, I’m in America, I can’t afford a doctor.
if I have problem in there, grindr will inspect it for free
If you think stuff up your butt is an analogy to stuff up your vagina. Oh man, I hope you never have to have a cystoscopy. Bro I have had a doctor stick a camera in my dick hole like at least six times now and like the first five they didn’t give me anything for it. Eventually dude decided to give me 5 mg Valiums so I could take one an hour before the procedure because he was tired of hearing me complain I think. But yeah I can only imagine OBGYN stuff.
Can confirm same with colonoscopy cameras. It’s not exactly a relaxed or sensual moment - the lubricant makes it possible, but they’re pushing in ready or not. You’re definitely a little bit sore afterwards.
im knocked out for my colonoscopy. Either that or its so horrific I block all memories of it.
Drugs don’t work on me anymore (genetic hyper metabolizer of most drugs). I just watch on the monitor. It’s pretty interesting once you get over having a tube wiggled around your colon.
I have had 15-20 over the past 15 years. The worst part is the prep. 🤮
I used to work in a pharmacy, and one of the techs I worked with would always joke, to be fair, she was a real good tech, but she would say “hope everything comes out okay!” As they walked away with their giant jug of prep.
She was a queen
yeah my bad experience im not sure how much was effects of the prep vs probe. I do know the doctor did not mention anything and when I called back in pain it was very no challant no big deal with the response. I sorta have a negative view of gastros now.
I have been knocked out each time. No discomfort after so it must have gone smoothly each time.
oh man I had the worst experience with it exsacerbating a hemmroid.
Is that something you could’ve sought damages for?
I mean everything technically is but realistically no.
So sorry to hear that. Probably same in my location.
Same here. Knocked out, no problems afterwards. As a bonus they checked my prostate while they were in there.
Looks like loads of the replies have been put under too!
I took a peek at your profile and a few of the others just to confirm - I suspect the difference is down to countries.
I’m from the UK. Broadly speaking, the NHS won’t risk using general anaesthetic if it’s not needed. My appointment was just an out-patient affair. On the table, on your side, bum out, think happy thoughts… The whole thing took probably thirty minutes at most.
The best part of being awake is that you can ask questions. I could see the screen and the doctor pointed out what he was looking for when he found it (and to answer the obvious follow up question, it was just a weird blood vessel thing).
I could see that being useful and I recall seeing that on king of the hill so maybe its more common in texas. Here its like. oh yeah and we snipped a whole bunch of things out. They are not that concerning but better safe than sorry lol. I can’t imagine them snipping if you are awake though. I mean that has got to hurt.
I love prostate exams I always get the biggest erection.
Even bigger than the doctor’s?
🧐
ill take it over. Now cough. They actually seemed to stop doing it so im guessing it was not really helping with anything but if your old enough and male you will know what im talking about.
Indeed I am male and not prepared for it haha. But we must do what we must do.
Start practicing now, and by the time the doctor does it, you’ll be a pro. Might even look forward to it!
Please do not make it weird for the doctor!
Once someone has their finger in someone else’s ass, they’ve already made it weird.
Not if it is consentual.
Not if it is clinical.
It’s a blood antigen test now