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Can I Have Anal Sex Before My MRI Scan Of Prostate?

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Posted on Mon, 5 May 2014
Question: I'm having a MIR on my prostrate tomorrow for prostrate cancer. Can i have anal sex tonight or will it affect the scan?
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer: There is no restriction of sex prior to MRI scan. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for writing to HCM There is no restriction of sex prior to MRI scan.It will not affect the findings. You are rightly advised for MRI Scan.It is the investigation of choice for pelvic pathology and it is best for soft tissue imaging. MRI can detect the extent of spread of cancerous zone to surrounding structures. MRI findings will not be not affected by sex at all,so you don't worry and go for MRI scan. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Can I Have Anal Sex Before My MRI Scan Of Prostate?

Brief Answer: There is no restriction of sex prior to MRI scan. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for writing to HCM There is no restriction of sex prior to MRI scan.It will not affect the findings. You are rightly advised for MRI Scan.It is the investigation of choice for pelvic pathology and it is best for soft tissue imaging. MRI can detect the extent of spread of cancerous zone to surrounding structures. MRI findings will not be not affected by sex at all,so you don't worry and go for MRI scan. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX