What happens during a prostate exam, and when is it recommended in Europe?

Prostate exam explained: digital rectal examination (DRE), prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, screening criteria, and clinical assessment.

In this episode, we outline what to expect during a prostate evaluation and how doctors determine when testing is appropriate under EU medical guidance.

You’ll learn:

• What a digital rectal exam (DRE) involves and how long it takes

• What doctors assess (size, texture, nodules, tenderness)

• The role of PSA blood testing

• When prostate screening is considered based on age and risk factors

• Symptoms that may prompt evaluation (urinary hesitancy, weak stream, nocturia)

• The difference between benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and pro ...