I want my urologist to give me a prostate exam. I actually do have some relevant symptoms - straining to urinate and increased post-void dribbling, but he's never suggested a rectal exam, maybe given I'm in my 20s?
Anyway, how would I go about asking him for one? What kinds of symptoms would absolutely require one regardless of age?
Anyway, how would I go about asking him for one? What kinds of symptoms would absolutely require one regardless of age?