The Effects of Condom Use on Prostatic Calcifications

Mehmet Sezai Ogras^¹, Kadir Yildirim^{², *} 

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Department of Urology, Elazig Fethi Sekin State Hospital, Elazig, Turkey - ^²Department of Urology, University of Malatya Turgut Özal,  Malatya, Turkey

Introduction: Prostatic calcifications are usually seen in the middle and older ages. Studies has reported a prevalence between 7.3% and 71%.The etiology of calcifications is not clear yet. Condoms are barrier contraceptive methods. 

Materials and methods: Studies have shown that the use of condoms as a contraceptive method varied between 11% and 15% in our country. 1316 male patients between the ages of 20-59 who were admitted to our hospital between October 2018 and October 2019 for various reasons and who had undergone non contrast abdominal CT were asked whether they used condoms or not.

Results: In our results, rate of condom use was 12%. Prostatic calcification rate was significantly higher in condom users than non-users. There was a significant correlation between age and duration of condom use and the incidence of prostate calcification.

Conclusion: Condom is a reliable method of contraception that also prevents sexually transmitted diseases and prevents unwanted pregnancies. However, it increases the prevalence of prostatic calcification.