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- $Unique_ID{BRK02472}
- $Pretitle{}
- $Title{Is Prostate Cancer More Common In Sexually Active Men?}
- $Subject{prostate cancer sexual life hypertrophy prostatic disease prostatitis
- bacteria intercourse cancers genitourinary system neoplasm neoplasms sex
- lifestyle lifestyles infection infections bacterial}
- $Volume{J-15,B-15}
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- Types of Urinary Tract Infections*0007101.scf
- Predisposing Factors for Urinary Tract Infections*0007102.scf
- Cancer of the Prostate*0007601.scf
- Benign Hypertrophy of the Prostate*0007602.scf}
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- Is Prostate Cancer More Common In Sexually Active Men?
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- QUESTION: I have frequently heard that prostate cancer is much more frequent
- in men who have had a very active sexual life, and is almost never seen in
- individuals who have lived a more moderate life. Recent events in our family
- now make it very important for me to know if this is just another story or if
- there is any scientific evidence that this is fact. Can you tell me what your
- research turns up? Thank you.
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- ANSWER: Stories of this nature made the rounds at one time when the
- possibility that prostate cancer was related to infectious disease was still
- being considered. It was thought that a man who had a good deal of sexual
- activity, particularly at an early age and with multiple partners, was a
- higher risk for the later development of prostate cancer than other less
- aggressive individuals. This idea is no longer considered true as the
- incidence of prostate cancer is the same in both celibate and sexually active
- men. Infection is not considered as a cause of either cancer, or the more
- common benign hypertrophy (excessive growth) of the prostate, which occurs
- frequently in men past the age of 60.
- There is one prostatic disease that is related to sexual activity
- however, and it is an infection called prostatitis. This can be caused by
- bacteria transmitted during intercourse. Symptoms include fever and chills,
- pain during urination and bloody urine, severe enough to make anyone seek the
- medical attention that is required.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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