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Does a full physical exam include a genital exam? is it ok to refuse the genital exam due to embarrassment? i am a adult male.
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Skin exam: You May indeed opt out of a genital skin exam, just as you could of any skin area you preferred not to have examined. But realize that about 1-3% of all skin cancers develop there. Your doctor, to paraphrase a popular commercial, “treats a lot, because he SEES a lot.” Don’t cheat yourself — check EVERYTHING‼️
Answered 6/23/2019
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Yes/why: A annual exam in an adult male would be expected to include a manual exam of the penis & testis along with a rectal exam. Testicular cancer is one of the more common & serious issues for men in their 20's-30's and prostate cancer eventually becomes an issue. Both are stealth cancers which are often well established before you would begin symptoms. Why have an exam just to say you did?
Answered 6/23/2019
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