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The Uncomfortable Truth: Demystifying the Rectal Exam for Prostatitis
Let's be honest. Few phrases in a doctor's office can trigger a cascade of anxiety quite like, "We need to do a rectal exam." For men facing the persistent, nagging symptoms of prostatitis—the pelvic pain, the urgent trips to the bathroom, the constant discomfort—this suggestion can feel like adding insult to injury. The immediate reaction is often a silent, internal flinch, followed by a flood of questions centered on one primal concern: Is this safe?
By Men's Health2 months ago in Men
Pressed from All Sides: Why Prostatitis Is Often “Pressed” Into Being
The pain didn’t begin with a diagnosis; it started with a chair. If you’ve ever felt a dull ache in the lower abdomen, a nagging urgency to urinate, or a heavy discomfort after a long day at your desk, you already know how ordinary moments can add up to extraordinary strain. Many men don’t realize the prostate—often called the “life gland”—is sensitive not just to infection, but to something much more common: pressure.
By Amanda Chou2 months ago in Men






