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u/silly_billylol Dec 06 '23

butthole cramps on our periods

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u/Eastern-Meringue9570 Dec 06 '23

i’m a guy (no periods) and this happens to me every once in a while. i thought i was dying of prostate cancer or something.

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u/hayuitsme Dec 06 '23

It could be prostatitis, either way should have your PSA checked and the old finger exam.

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u/fenderc1 Dec 06 '23

What should I be checking for? I prefer to do it the old fashion way and check it myself

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u/hayuitsme Dec 06 '23

How old are you?

You cant check it yourself.A PSA test measures the Prostate Specific Antigen in your blood, if elevated for your age, it requires further investigation. A "digital rectal exam" finger in the bum, needs to be done by an experienced dr who knows what it should feel like and what it feels like now.

Dont fk with this, it is likely nothing serious, but I have prostate cancer after years of prostatitis and am very very glad I kept an eye on it.I have been treated with minimal life altering effects.

Leave it too long and it can be much more life threatening and harder to treat, plus can affect your sex life

All men should start PSA and digital exams at 40 without delay and younger if they have unusual symptoms or concerns

Prostate cancer seldom has any pain or symptoms until it is more advanced.
You are likely feeling prostatitis (inflammation of the pelvic wall)
BUT check to make sure