Prostate monitoring after age 50
Why monitor the prostate after age 50?
With age, the prostate – a gland of the male genital tract located below the bladder – can be the site of various pathologies, often benign, sometimes more serious. After the age of 50, regular check-ups are recommended to detect any abnormalities at an early stage, such as prostate adenoma (benign enlargement) or prostate cancer, one of the most common cancers in men.
When should you see a urologist?
Even in the absence of symptoms, an initial consultation from the age of 50 (or 45 in the case of a family history) can lay the foundations for personalized follow-up. Certain signs should also prompt a consultation:
- Need to urinate more frequently, especially at night (nocturia)
- Difficulty urinating (weak stream, feeling of incomplete emptying)
- Sudden urge to urinate
- Burning or pain during urination
- Presence of blood in urine or semen
The first signs of prostate cancer
What does prostate monitoring involve?
The urological follow-up includes several stages, adapted to your age, your history and your possible symptoms:
- Medical examination: to assess urinary symptoms and personal context (history, lifestyle, etc.).
- Rectal examination: a simple, rapid clinical examination to palpate the prostate for irregularities.
- PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) testing : a blood test that helps detect benign or malignant prostate abnormalities
- Complementary examinations (ultrasound, MRI, urine flow meter, biopsies, etc.): performed in the event of clinical or biological abnormalities.
Follow-up objectives
- Prevent and treat urinary disorders linked to benign prostatic hyperplasia.
- Detect prostate cancer early, at a stage when it can be effectively treated.
- Tailor monitoring to each patient's age, symptoms and risk profile.
Personalized support
Dr Olivier Dumonceau is with you every step of the way, taking the time to listen to you, explain the examinations carried out and tailor recommendations to your situation. Our aim is to provide you with serene, clear and respectful care.
Risk factors for prostate cancer
Do you suspect a prostate adenoma?
Requirements
Expertise
- Prostate surveillance after age 50
- Prostate cancer screening
- REZUM (steam thermotherapy)
- UroLift (trans-urethral implants)
- Holmium laser / ThuLEP
- Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy
Patient pathway
Let me introduce you to the classic patient journey, my approach to urology and the way I work.
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