Doctors doing prostate message?

Well, I'm at the age where I have to do a little research regarding certain options I might have to consider. I came across an internet article, & here's the link.

https://healthfully.com/obtain-prostate-massage-5649555.html

And here's some cut & pasted from the article. What's described here goes beyond the quick messaging motion doctor do to feel for prostate tumors in exams. (Of course, I originally posted this in ‘Med but not MedFet’MedFet' & it got no reply. It could just as easily go in MedFet too, so here goes:

How to Obtain a Prostate Massage

Written byStephen Venneman

27 July, 2017

....., But accessing the prostate for some types of treatment may be uncomfortable or embarrassing. This is because the prostate gland, responsible for semen storage and release during ejaculation, is located within the anal cavity about one inch in. For this reason, only licensed medical practitioners or intimate partners may perform one of the more popular techniques for maintaining prostate health: Prostate massage 12.

Finding a Practitioner

The best and safest option for medical prostate massage is to visit a doctor 12. A medical doctor can safely perform a prostate massage without concern that too much pressure will be applied to the gland 12. In addition, a doctor may be able to teach you or your partner how to perform a prostate massage safely and without the need for a costly visit to the doctor 12."

So I quote again, “ the best and safest option to get a prostate message is to visit a doctor.” (?)

Doctors performing prostate message on demand? Isn't the purpose of this procedure to release builtup semen & gunk inside the prostate. Doesn't that entail arousal, erection & ejaculation?

I'm sure things are different elsewhere from here in the US. I also read that the only other professionals licensed to do it are "pelvic floor therapists' & not message therapists.I bet it's pricey & Medicare doesn't cover it

So is this right? Happy (rear) endings, legitimately performed by"licensed medical practitioners"

My senior year roommate had an abnormal urine sample. To rule out prostatitis, he was told to undress and put on a gown, then the doctor had him get on all fours on the exam table. He was given a glass microscope slide to collect the prostatic fluid which was expressed from his penis when the doctor massaged his prostate. He was then given antibiotics. My roommate was not shy and told many of us about his experience.

A Prostate Message? What information is the doctor attempting to convey to the prostate? What is the method of transmission. I assume it would be in a digital mode.

Apparently there were bacteria in his urine and the doctor wanted to rule out prostatitis as a source. Of course it's possible that the doctor enjoyed doing prostate massages.

Diagnostic prostate massage: https://news.yahoo.com/prostate-masssage-110000194.html

I've neverheard of a doctor offering that kind of service.

But if you're in California, maybe you could book an appointment with Dr. Ramin. Sounds like he's an advocate!

I got this response from Chat GPT4:

This is a sensitive topic and I am not a medical expert, so I cannot give you a definitive answer. However, based on my web search, I found some information that might be helpful.

Prostatitis is a condition that causes inflammation or infection of the prostate gland, which is a walnut-sized organ that produces fluid for semen. Prostate massage is a technique that involves applying gentle pressure to the prostate through the rectum, either with a finger or a device. Some people claim that prostate massage can help relieve symptoms of prostatitis, such as pain, urinary problems, and sexual dysfunction. However, there is not enough scientific evidence to support this claim, and some experts warn that prostate massage can be harmful for people with prostatitis.

According to the Mayo Clinic, prostate massage can potentially worsen the inflammation or spread the infection to other parts of the urinary tract or the bloodstream. Prostate massage can also cause bleeding, bruising, or damage to the rectal lining. Therefore, it is not recommended to perform prostate massage on someone with prostatitis without consulting a doctor first. A doctor can diagnose the type and cause of prostatitis and prescribe the appropriate treatment, which may include antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, pain relievers, or other therapies.

I hope this information was useful. Please remember that I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice. If you or someone you know has prostatitis, please seek medical attention as soon as possible. Thank you for using Bing. 😊

Supposed to start having prostate massages from my urologist to attempt to release the severe congestion in prostate and sperm tubes and then see if the left testicle is just a retractile testicle or needs to be fixed

I've never done it though some urologists advocate prostatic massages for both acute and chronic prostatitis. As above, others feel it's not helpful or even harmful. I don't believe it's in favor in the mainstream.