National Prostate Health Month
Hey kiddo, do you know what a prostate is? It's a small organ that is part of a man's reproductive system. Every year, during the month of September, people in the United States celebrate National Prostate Health Month.
During this month, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals remind men to take care of their prostate by getting regular checkups. They do this because prostate problems, like prostate cancer and prostate enlargement, can cause serious health issues if not caught early.
Do you want to know what a prostate checkup involves? Well, it's pretty simple. The doctor will ask the man to lie down on their side and will then insert a gloved finger into their rectum to feel the prostate. This may sound a bit icky or embarrassing, but it's a very important test that can help detect any signs of trouble early on.
So remember, kiddo, taking care of your prostate is important for your overall health, and National Prostate Health Month is a special time to help raise awareness and encourage men to get regular checkups.
During this month, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals remind men to take care of their prostate by getting regular checkups. They do this because prostate problems, like prostate cancer and prostate enlargement, can cause serious health issues if not caught early.
Do you want to know what a prostate checkup involves? Well, it's pretty simple. The doctor will ask the man to lie down on their side and will then insert a gloved finger into their rectum to feel the prostate. This may sound a bit icky or embarrassing, but it's a very important test that can help detect any signs of trouble early on.
So remember, kiddo, taking care of your prostate is important for your overall health, and National Prostate Health Month is a special time to help raise awareness and encourage men to get regular checkups.