Prostate Exam Positions

I simply had to bend over

The first time I had a prostate exam I was on the table on my side. Any other time I had to lean over the table. I have had them done by male and female doctors, and I prefer a female because their fingers are a lot smaller, so you don't feel it as much.

Just had another digital prostate exam after being treated for prostate cancer two or three years ago. I had radiation treatments which seem to have done the job of eliminating the cancer (PSA now 0.0). I’ve had these exams every few months since the radiation. My urologist always has me bend over the table and spread my legs. He sits on a stool and rolls up behind me and proceeds to insert two fingers slathered with lube up my ass, slowly working his way around inside looking for irregularities. lumps, bumps, etc. It takes about a minute to complete the process, which is probably a bit more involved than most such exams due to my cancer diagnosis. Honestly, it feels good having this done. When he is done, he gives me a tissue to wipe out the grease. This time, he told me, my prostate has shrunk to nearly “nothing”, but it is still very sensitive, especially when wearing my plug or inserting my dildo. Unfortunately, I have been left impotent, so I’m glad I still have great anal feelings.

Always on the table on my left side with one or both knees pulled up towards my chest. I’ve never had a prostate exam while standing bent over the table, although I’ve had some swabs and visual inspections in that position.

Both of my prostate exams was done by a female doctor, and I was laying on my back with my knees bent up to the chest.

I have had numerous DRE's over the years. My last two were by female physicians, the last one in 2014. Each time I was sitting on the exam table in a gown. Each had me lie on my side and bend my upper leg up. Neither of the female doctors did a genital or hernia check. The doctor I had from 2015 to the end of 2019 told me she does not do DRE's.

All of the male physicians who did a DRE on me first did a testicular check and then a hernia check as part of a physical exam. For the DRE I was bent over with my elbows on the exam table. The most uncomfortable DRE was by a urologist. He had large hands and fingers. As I have commented before, his finger was like a square stake going into a round hole.

I think doing this in lithotomy would be far easier.

On my left side with my right leg drawn up to my chest.

It's over almost before you know it.

Always bent over the table. Never a big deal.

Always bent over the table. Never a big deal.

Must be interesting having it done bent over the table. I've had several rectal exams, but like Romulus only ever laying on my left side, so I guess all of the doctors must have been right handed....

Bare with me as I think a little background would be in order. I've had a prostate biopsy, T3 MRI and a couple of DREs. First from urologist after high PSA test, before the biopsy. Second was today as even though biopsy was back at beginning of February I've still been having some intermittent bleeding from my penis. I was bent over the exam table both times, in answer to the theme of this discussion, but my question is this. Why do all these doctors shove their fingers in as hard and fast as they can? Is there a medical reason for this? I had blood on toilet paper after wiping today. I mean, really, are these guys afraid I'll think they're trying to "play" with me by being just a little bit gentle? Jeeze, you would think they must figure my ass hole is a shish kabob they're trying to skewer before grilling? Any ideas?

I believe I’ve always been standing with legs apart, bent over with elbows on exam table. Sometimes just wearing a gown, other times I’m just undressed below waist, but I think I’ve always been asked to take off everything there, not just lower pants and underwear.

The diaper position is nice I also like bending over bed

I’ve had it done on my side or bending over. I prefer on my side.

My female physician does my prostate exam following my absomianl exam. She places a comfortable pillow/wedge under my lower back elevating my butt off the table. She then has me spread my legs and then does the exam. First time I ever had it this way was just last month but I must say a very relaxing position.

Due to a very high PSA over 200 i have a DRE done every 6 months, when the doctor is ready i get on my hands and knees on the exam table and and have it done. the doctor also checks for any other anal area problems.

My female doctor has me on my back with knees pulled up and helps get a sperm sample.

My last rectal exam, from my (male) Urologist was done standing up and bending over. The last time I had one from my female primary doctor, I was lying on my side. She had actually told me that she always does them with the patient lying on his side because she has had men get lightheaded and nearly pass out.

As a doctor, when I give a patient a rectal exam, he/she is usually sick, so I usually do them lying down. I really can't imagine giving a patient a prostate exam in the knee-chest position - I would think that would cause too much embarrassment (my real life is not like my fantasy life). If I was really worried about a dude's prostate, and I couldn't get an adequate exam when he was lying down (probably because he was morbidly obese), I would probably have him on his back with his feet in stirrups, but I can't recall ever doing that.

The last time I had one from my female primary doctor, I was lying on my side. She had actually told me that she always does them with the patient lying on his side because she has had men get lightheaded and nearly pass out.

That's probably because they are holding their breath during the exam!!