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 prostate cancer

• Situations where PSA testing may not be routinely recommended

We explain how doctors assess urinary symptoms, family history, age, medication use, and overall risk profile during an online consultation in the EU. Prostate screening decisions are individualised and based on informed discussion.

This episode reflects the clinical standards used by Mobi Doctor, where men’s health consultations are reviewed by a registered physician in line with EU medical guidance.

Read the full guide and transcript here:

https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/what-happens-during-a-prostate-exam