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The medical uses of prostate massage: Why is this ancient practice disappearing in modern medicine?
Prostate massage has a long history of use in the medical field. After years of development, it was once regarded as an effective method for treating prostate diseases. However, with the advancement of modern medical technology, the effectiveness of this method has gradually been questioned and has been gradually replaced by other treatment methods. This article will explore the developments, medical uses, and safety issues of prostate massage and discuss why this therapy has gradually disappeared from modern medicine.
Prostate function and massage methods
The prostate is an important gland in the male reproductive system and is responsible for producing important components of semen. Massage of the prostate can be performed from the anterior rectal wall or through the perineum, and this method is often used in medical examinations and specific treatments.
Medical Uses
Digital rectal examination
Prostate massage is often performed by urologists as part of a digital rectal examination to check for prostate masses or to obtain prostate secretions for microscopic examination and to screen for prostatitis.
Treatment of prostatitis
In the late 1990s, a few doctors tried prostate massage along with antibiotics for chronic bacterial prostatitis, but the results were inconclusive.
However, recent studies have shown that prostate massage does not significantly improve treatment outcomes compared to antibiotics alone. Therefore, no medical organization today officially endorses prostate massage as a treatment for any medical condition. Additionally, prostate massage is contraindicated in patients with acute prostatitis because it may cause the infection to spread to other parts of the body.
Historical BackgroundProstate massage was once the mainstay of treatment for prostatitis, but was abandoned in the 1960s.
It was not until the late 1990s that prostate massage regained attention due to the poor effect of drug treatment on chronic prostatitis. However, recent experiments have once again confirmed its ineffectiveness, causing it to gradually disappear in modern medicine. While this approach is still used in some places, such as China, its effectiveness has been questioned.
Risks and Security
While prostate massage may have benefits in certain situations, it is important to be aware of its potential risks. Vigorous prostate massage may cause the following problems:
- Bleeding around the prostate
- Cellulitis Sepsis
- May affect and metastasize prostate cancer
- Hemorrhoid attack
- Rectal laceration
These risks have led to widespread concern about the safety of prostate massage, which should be treated with caution.
As part of a sexual act
General
Prostate massage is also widely used for sexual stimulation, and many men believe that they can reach orgasm through prostate stimulation. This has led to the prostate being called the "male G-spot."
Some men can orgasm from prostate massage or receiving anal sex, and for many men who experience prostate stimulation during sexual stimulation, their descriptions are very similar to those women describe with G-spot stimulation.
The popularity of prostate massage is growing as safe, hygienic sex toys become more widely available and encourage men to experiment with new things in their sexual activity.
Using equipment
A prostate massager is a device designed specifically for massaging the prostate gland. These massagers are shaped like fingers and usually have slightly curved heads to effectively massage the prostate.
When performing anal penetration, it is necessary to use lubricant to avoid damaging the rectal mucosa. Prostate stimulation devices should be used as gently and regularly as possible to prevent discomfort or injury.
SummaryWhile prostate massage was once widely accepted, its role in modern medicine has diminished as science has advanced and safety and effectiveness have been re-evaluated. Does the gradual decline of this ancient therapy mean that our attitude toward traditional treatments needs to be reviewed?
