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    takeshi_sato
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    I am nervous about my first prostate exam. 😰 What actually happens and is it necessary?

    Prostate exam: what to expect

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    Fact Detail
    What it involves 🩺 Brief digital exam by a clinician
    How long ⏱️ Usually seconds
    Why it’s done 🔍 Check size, texture, abnormalities
    Combined with PSA 🩸 Part of the picture
    • Tell doctor about anxiety
    • Breathe and relax
    • It’s over quickly

    How did you get through your first prostate exam? 😅

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