Thus, they found that those who ejaculated most often between 20 and 50 are the least likely to get prostate cancer. For example, men who ejaculated more than five times a week were three times less likely to develop cancer compared to those who have not eliminated sperm.
Sex is not as beneficial in terms of cancer, researchers said, explaining that this is the increased risk of contacting sexually transmitted diseases, which increases the possibility of cancer. Animal studies have shown that a chemical agent is stored in the prostate, and it has cancer inducing properties. Ejaculation frequency stimulates the cancer-inducing fluids to evacuate.
The prostate is a male reproductive gland located just below the bladder (the organ that collects and empties urine) and in front of the rectum (lower bowel). Its size is like a walnut and surrounds part of the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder). The prostate gland produces fluid that forms part of the semen.
Prostate cancer is found mainly in older men. As men age, the prostate may enlarge and block the urethra or bladder. This can cause difficulty in urination or can interfere with sexual function. The condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and although it is not cancer, you may need surgery to correct it. The symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia or other problems affecting the prostate may be similar to symptoms of prostate cancer.
These and other symptoms may be caused by prostate cancer. There is the possibility that other conditions may cause the same symptoms. Call your doctor if you have any of the following problems:
-Decreased caliber or interrupted urinary stream. -Increased frequency of urination (especially at night). -Difficulty urinating.-Pain or burning during urination (expulsion of urine).-Blood in urine or semen.-Pain in the back, hips or pelvis that does not disappear.-Painful ejaculation.
You can use the following tests and procedures: -Digital rectal exam (DRE): examination of the rectum. The doctor or nurse inserts a gloved finger into the rectum and feels the prostate through the rectal wall for lumps or abnormal areas.-Test of prostate specific antigen (PSA): A test that measures the level of PSA in the blood. PSA is a substance made by the prostate that can be found in greater quantity in the blood of men with prostate cancer. PSA levels may also be high in men who suffer an infection or inflammation of the prostate, or who have BPH (enlarged prostate, but not cancer).
-Transrectal ultrasound: A procedure in which a probe that is about the size of a finger is inserted into the rectum to check the prostate. The probe is used to bounce sound waves of high energy (ultrasound) in the inner tissues of the prostate and make echoes. The echoes form a picture of body tissues called a sonogram. Transrectal ultrasound can be used during a biopsy.