Prostate Is regular cycling harmful to men?

A cycling tour in the summer - for many, there is nothing better than touring by bike through green forests and golden fields. While it is clear to women that cycling has only positive effects, some men are afraid to get on their bikes for fear of losing their best. However, kicking hard does not aggravate any discomfort with the prostate or make it impotent. At least if you observe a few, few rules.

"Cycling is one of the healthiest sports ever and trains almost all muscle groups," explains urologist Dr. med. Reinhold Schaefer of the Uro-GmbH North Rhine. "When urologists recommend their patients to stop biking for a short time, this is usually associated with their upcoming blood sampling to determine the PSA value, an important parameter for the early detection of prostate disease." The PSA level in the blood increases in the short term Cycling and distorting the result, because an increased value is also considered an indication of changes in the prostate such as enlargement or cancer. Since the interpretation of results requires a lot of experience, such tests are also in the hands of urologists. Those who do not dare to ride a bike out of concern for their potency, are best advised to follow their equipment advice. "Men generally recommend softly sprung saddles in the genital area.

Biking keeps you young. Picture: Kzenon - fotolia

Genuine leather saddles can be greased from the bottom, placed overnight at 50 ° C in the oven and then mounted directly. That creates the ideal, individually adapted saddle ", Dr. Schaefer, himself a passionate cyclist. In addition, make breaks during longer tours, so that the heat produced during cycling disappears in the pelvic area. Also prefer to drive in smaller gears, that reduces the pressure between genitals and saddle.