Dr. Sam Adegboye, a physician, has refuted the claim that frequent sexual activity reduces the risk of prostate cancer in men.
Dr. Adegboye, who is the Assistant Chief Medical Officer and General Practitioner at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Ido-Ekiti, made the statement in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Osogbo.
He explained that many neurological studies do not support this claim. “Most of the neurological articles do not agree with that because one of the journals checked was the American Journal of Neurology, and we discovered some bias,” he said.
He continued, “There is something called prospective research, in which data is collected from now into the future. Everything must be evidence-based. In a nutshell, I don’t think this claim is supported by neurologists, and there is no concrete evidence to back it, although some traditionalists may support it.”
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Dr. Adegboye also discussed the importance of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test in identifying prostate-related issues in men. He explained the condition of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that affects older men and can cause urinary difficulties.
He further explained, “BPH means a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. It often causes urinary problems as the enlarged prostate presses on the urethra, leading to difficulty urinating.”
In his explanation, he added that if the prostate becomes too enlarged, it may cause urinary obstruction, which can be resolved by inserting a catheter to aid urine flow.
Dr. Adegboye clarified that a high PSA level does not necessarily indicate prostate cancer. “If a man has sex two days before the test or engages in strenuous activity, it can cause a false high reading of the PSA hormone,” he said. “Various factors, including surgery or physical exertion, can also lead to an elevated PSA.”
He stated that while PSA testing is important, it doesn’t offer a true representation of either prostate cancer or an enlarged prostate. A **Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)** is a more accurate method for confirming the presence of prostate cancer.
On the causes of prostate cancer, Dr. Adegboye noted that aging and an unhealthy diet are primary risk factors. He advised men to adopt a healthy lifestyle, including eating nutritious foods, sleeping well, avoiding smoking, and limiting alcohol intake to the recommended 40 units per week.
Finally, he stressed the importance of maintaining balance in all aspects of health to reduce the risk of prostate cancer, urging men to take steps towards a healthier lifestyle.
