If so, you need to start having PSA tests at 40. Those, too, suggest particular attention. I hope the doctor is also asking about your sexual activity and safe sex. That discussion should suggest whether STD tests such as HIV, hepatitis, or syphilis might be in order. A physical exam ought to be thorough, and to be thorough, both you and the doctor must contribute.
Talk is just as important as any test or procedure.
It's time to bring things out in the open and see how your physician responds. Ken Goldberg, MD, a board-certified urologist, is dedicated to educating men to detect health problems early and to modify their lifestyles to live longer. May Signal Return of Unsafe Sex Email This to a Friend. All rights reserved. Inc. All Rights Reserved.