Originally Posted by
chasm54
Cycling in the 48 hours before a PSA test can give rise to abnormally high readings, so I guess it's plausible that pressure on the prostate from a saddle could cause inflammation. I'm not a doctor, though, so that is just speculation on my part.
I have taken a PSA test with 48 hours of riding. Often I have taken the PSA test after riding strenuously for 2 hrs. The doctor says that riding or saddle pressure does not affect the PSA test.
I have heard a few riders complaining that saddle pressure has aggravated their prostrate.
IMO a lot depends on your sit bone anatomy. I don't ride a slotted saddle, and very rarely do I feel any numbness after long Brevets.
Also saddle fit is very personal. Occasional someone recommends a great saddle that offers exceptional comfort from the beginning. You try it and it's uncomfortable after a few kilometers.
Once you find a saddle that suits you, stick with it. Even by a second one in case it's not produced any longer.