psa bike riding ? ed ??

I have been riding about a year now about 20 to 30 miles everyday. I have a Seras seat with the cutout. I have noticed some ed type problems..Getting or more maintaining the big E.

My ? is 2 fold;

1) can bike riding CAUSE a problem for my enlarged prostate and should I expect a PSA rise above my current .99 ?

2) Also is this the cause of my E problem and what to do ??

I am 52 yrs old.. Healthy except had a heart stent 6 months ago but flew thru my echo stress test last week and all looks fine...

Ideas, help or similar experiances appreciated..

I would check with an urologist regarding possible prosatistis or UTI - constant aggravation of the prostate area may affect your PSA level - also blood flow may be affected

- it has been stated to avoid physical activity affecting the prostate - sex, **********, horseback riding, bike riding, a Doctor's DRE, etc - two to 3 days prior to the PSA test.
I would try cutting back on the riding - give your prostate a break and see if there is any change.

all the best.
BRONSON

yeah, just saw a bunch of links about that. a 2007 Harvard study says it can cause temporary ED for guys who log more than 100 miles a week.

Also saw a 1999 article that says there is no connection. Who knows.

I didn't realize cyclists get numb so often in the groin area that they commonly use the term "numb nuts" to describe it. I use it for other purposes.

I'm an active 'roadie'. Been bike racing on and off for 20 years.
First, the saddles with the cutout in the middle are mostly gimmick.

The thing that really determines whether or not a saddle will support you properly, and not cause pressure points (like on your prostate/perennial area), is whether or not it properly supports your sit bones. The back of the saddle needs to be wide enough that it supports them, rather than let them fall off to the side, resulting in pressure points.

Also, proper good quality padded bike shorts are a must. Bike seats are not the primary source of cusioning for your privates, contrary to popular belief. It is the pad in the bike shorts that does that. That is why bike racers can be comfortable for hours on very minimal, hard bike seats, because they have proper bike shorts.

And yeah, it doesn't hurt to force your self to change positions often while riding, get out of the saddle often to get the blood flowing down there. Also make sure your seat is not too high. That can cause too much pressure as well.

Cheers