Question 1

my dad has frequency of urination in the last year the psa level was 9 then 8 before 2 months then 4.8 before 10 days and today the results are 3.5 ng, free psa 0.85. and ratio 23% he is on antiandrogen medication?

Accepted Answer

: Urinary frequency may not always be due to prostate, it may also be due to urinary tract infection, anxiety, overactive urinary bladder, and sometimes substances in food and drink may even be responsible. Prostate enlargement may not always be associated with elevated PSA. It may be best to have him evaluated by a Urologist.

Question 2

psa level 3.9 in march 2023. up from 2.26 in december and 1.6 in september. was on testosterone replacement for the last 3 years. stopped after 2.26 number. no symptoms. gp did dre and found no nodules, prostate was enlarged.referred to urologist. ??

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: Sounds like a good plan,  Read about PSA and what might aggravate levels just before tests such as ejaculation, Review family hx of prostate cancer,  Higher risk in AAs.

Question 3

psa blood level 0.9 is that good?

Accepted Answer

It is fine: It is fine. We get concerned if the number is high or if there is a large increase at next check.

Question 4

67 year old man diagnosed with stage 3 liver disease. one kidney removed due to cancer.  psa level is at 9. what is estimated life expectancy?

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Normal: Assume that you will live out your years with the same chance as any of your friends of reaching 100. A majority of kidneys respected for cancer result in cure. Liver disease is largely reversible when the cause is found and addressed. If you can live clean and know the secret that the liver loves it when you exercise, then oil forward to many more good years.

Question 5

38 year old recently started trt cream. im concerned about my psa levels baseline may 3 2021 .64 6/12/2021 .70 8/4/2021 3.94 9/9/2021 1.83 12/4/2021 2.9 what are your thoughts?

Accepted Answer

: That is very concerning. PSA is certainly not a perfect test, and there are many complexities to testing. PSA levels can fluctuate, which is why serial tests are done. The concepts of PSA density (your PSA level relative to prostate size) and PSA velocity (how fast PSA changes), are also important. But, in general, a PSA velocity (change in level) like you have is concerning.

Question 6

psa levels normal at 0.49?

Accepted Answer

Should be Normal: If the man in question has not had prostate cancer previously, a psa in this range is normal.
However, it is equally important that he undergo a rectal examination of the prostate yearly.  A normal psa is not a guarantee of prostate cancer free status.

Question 7

can tonkat ali raise psa levels?

Accepted Answer

: Because this supplement has been used for impaired libido and sex life and it is expected to boost testosterone level so its effect on the prostate is a possibility although we do not have any concrete data. To rule out this adverse effect, you should stop this supplement for at least a month before having a PSA retested. Good luck to you.

Question 8

what can cause psa levels to rise ???

Accepted Answer

: PSA levels can rise with enlargement of the prostate which can be benign but prostate cancer can also cause this. Be sure to follow up with your doctor.

Question 9

what would constitute a normal psa level?

Accepted Answer

Between 0-4: A normal psa level is between 0 and 4. Howevere, there is an age-adjusted psa level that is different depending on your age. The older a patient is, the higher the psa can become without being too alarming.

Question 10

should i be concerned about high psa levels?

Accepted Answer

Yes, get checked.: If this is your first result showing high blood psa, you should see your doctor to get worked up to be sure it isn't prostate cancer.  Other things, like prostate hypertrophy, can give high psa, but there are different results on dre (digital rectal exam) than cancer.  The prostate would be firm, smooth, and rubbery, not rough and irregular.  But you don't know unless you get checked, so see dr.

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My dad has frequency of urination in the last year the psa level was 9 then 8 before 2 months then 4.8 before 10 days and today the results are 3.5 ng, free psa 0.85. and ratio 23% he is on antiandrogen medication?

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Psa level 3.9 in march 2023. up from 2.26 in december and 1.6 in september. was on testosterone replacement for the last 3 years. stopped after 2.26 number. no symptoms. gp did dre and found no nodules, prostate was enlarged.referred to urologist. ??

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Psa blood level 0.9 is that good?

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67 year old man diagnosed with stage 3 liver disease. one kidney removed due to cancer. psa level is at 9. what is estimated life expectancy?

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38 year old recently started trt cream. im concerned about my psa levels baseline may 3 2021 .64 6/12/2021 .70 8/4/2021 3.94 9/9/2021 1.83 12/4/2021 2.9 what are your thoughts?

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Psa levels normal at 0.49?

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Can tonkat ali raise psa levels?

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What can cause psa levels to rise ???

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What would constitute a normal psa level?

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Should i be concerned about high psa levels?

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