How Prostate Massage Is Performed?

Massage of prostate is aimed on prostate drainage which provides:

- release of prostate secretion;
- ejection of plugs from its canals with further withdrawal of gleet from acinuses (prostate glands)

In urology are used next types of prostate massage:

- digital prostate massage
- vacuum urethral prostate massage
- rectal prostate pneumomassage
How prostate massage is performed?
Patient lies on his right side with the knee’s tucked up closer to his chest or takes knee-elbow position. In this position is achieved relaxation of musculature surrounding the gland and also pelvic organs are shifted upwards.

Bladder should be full, which helps to bring prostate nearer to massaging finger. Moreover, after massage, along with strong stream of urine is released pathological secretion from prostate. Doctor gets rubber glove on his right hand, slowly inserts his lubricated index finger into rectum and massages lobes of prostate gland.  Image below shows how prostate massage is performed.

Rough massaging movements at first sessions of massage may cause unpleasant sensations in patient . He may experience pricking, pains in urine, severe micturate urges, pains in anus with irradiation in loin, and urine delay after massage for a short time.

Usually prostate massage is painless. CLICK IMAGE BELOW TO ENLARGE.