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Urology (Expert Forum)
Origin of Prostate Cancer
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Origin of Prostate Cancer
by dave-larue, May 31, 1999 12:00AM
Posted by dave larue on May 31, 1999 at 15:14:58
Can you advise me about possible relationships, positive or negative, between
prostate cancer and frequency of ejaculation? Given the function of the
prostate gland, it would seem clear that some relationship, positive or negative, should exist between the frequency component (perhaps as a cleansing
mechanism, or a stress mechanism) and the probability of contracting the disease.
Thanks!
Posted by HFHS M.D.-CK on June 02, 1999 at 18:25:30
Dear Dave,
Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer in older men. It has a relatively high incidence in the United States. Increased risk factors include men with a family history or African American heritage. Many risk factors have been tested. Even smoking is not directly linked to prostate cancer as it is with lung and bladder cancer.
Increased or decreased frequency of ejaculation may affect prostate cancer rates, but this has not been determined. Currently, the American Urological Association has not issued guidlines on ejaculation to prevent onset of prostate cancer.
This information is provided for general medical information purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available through our department at the Henry Ford Hospital and its suburban locations (I-800-653-6568).
Sincerely;
HFHS M.D.-CK
* Keyword: prostate cancer incidence
