A member asked:

What is average age for prostate exam? just had physical with new doctor. she said 50 years old. i'm 43, my old doctor was doing them even in my 30s

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Prostate Exam: That is bizarre and unusual and inappropriate. A male under 50 does not need a prostate exam without a specific medical reason for such an exam. Your new doctor is right.

Answered 3/30/2015

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