Abstract
ABSTRACTAim:Although prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common cancer type in men, a replaceable risk factor has not yet been established. In our study, we assessed the relationship between the number of sexual partners, age of first sexual experience and age of first masturbation and prostate cancer incidence.Materials and Methods:In Ordu University Department of Urology between January 2013 and September 2016, in PSA elevation and rectal examination, patients with prostate biopsy were evaluated due to nodule palpation in the prostate. At younger ages and at present, their first masturbation ages, first sexual debut ages, and total sexual partner numbers were recorded. The correlation between the obtained data and PCa frequency was evaluated.Results:The study included 146 patients with PCa identified on biopsy and 171 patients with benign biopsy results who answered the questions. 66.7% of the ones whose biopsy results were benign and 40.6% of cancer suspects had only one sexual partner. The median number of sexual partners was 1±4 (1-100) in the benign group and 2±6 (1-500) in the malignant group (p=0.039). There was a negative correlation between age of first sexual debut and number of partners (r: −0,479; p <0.001).Conclusion:In our study, it appears that there may be an association between the number of sexual partners and prostate cancer in the patient group with PSA level above 4ng/mL. Avoidance of sexual promiscuity or participation in protected sex may be beneficial to protect against prostate cancer.
Highlights
Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common cancer type in males and in second place in terms of cancer-linked deaths [1]
The difference in numbers of sexual partners was found to be statistically significant between the groups (p=0.039)
We believe the relationship between number of partners and incidence of PCa may be due to sexually transmitted infections and prostatic inflammation linked to these infections
Summary
Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common cancer type in males and in second place in terms of cancer-linked deaths [1]. Though this is a very common cancer, the etiology is only partly understood. Ethnicity and family history are known to be important for the etiology [2]. Studies of migrants have reported environmental factors and lifestyle factors may be important [3]. A variable risk factor for PCa has still not been definitely determined. Studies have related PCa risk with factors linked to more active sexual life [4]. It is thought that all of these may affect ibju | Polygamy and Prostate Cancer
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