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I hear doctors have to stick their fingers up the butt hole to perform the prostate exam. that is scary to think about. do they go all the way up butt?
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Prostate exam: The prostate is approximately 2-4 inches from the anus. This is why it can be examined during a digital rectal exam.
Answered 7/16/2017
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