What should I tell my doctor during my prostate examination?

What should I tell my doctor during my prostate examination?

Mark Vogel (Board Certified Urologist) gives expert video advice on: What should I tell my doctor during my prostate examination?; What kind of physical examination will my doctor perform during my prostate exam?; What kind of blood test will my doctor perform during my prostate examination?

Men over 40, when visiting a doctor, should be questioned about their prostatic health. This would include any symptoms they have, and a family history that might include prostate enlargement or prostate cancer. Generally, the patient should tell his doctor if he is having any unusual urinary symptoms, or if he has a family history of prostate cancer.