Saddles and prostate problems.....

[RegG]

I was chatting to a guy earlier today who suffers with prostate problems. Apparently, his consultant has advised him that, if he gets back into cycling, he should make sure he gets a saddle with a cut-out in the centre, such as the Selle Italia C2 Gel Flow....

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/selle-italia-c2-gel-flow-black-saddle/

or similar style. He had also been told that any male over the age of 55 who rides a bike should use such a saddle to reduce the risk of prostate problems.

Has anyone else heard or been given this advice?

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Complete and utter rubbish. He should find a consultant that understands anatomy and has actually sat on a bicycle saddle. Seriously.

 

[vickster]

a few prior discussions, e.g.
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/saddles-for-prostate-related-issues.195370/

 

[arch684]

I have been taking medication for an enlarged prostate for about a year.I use 3/4 different bikes/saddles every week none of them has a cutout and i have never had a problem

 

[Cycleops]

I have been taking medication for an enlarged prostate for about a year.I use 3/4 different bikes/saddles every week none of them has a cutout and i have never had a problem

You obviously do have a problem as you're taking medication. What you mean is you don't think the saddle has any bearing on it perhaps. I really don't know and I have mild problem myself, I also have that saddle, I do find it quite comfortable, but i don't think it helps much.

I would urge anyone that thinks they have problem to consult their GP. Prostate is a big killer of men over the age of fifty.