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Should you get a psa test during a prostatitis flare up or should you wait for it to resolve? flare ups typically last 3 to 4 months once a year.

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Wait: PSA test is of limited use as a screening test for cancer. If you have other prostate issues, it is even less useful. You need to discuss the matter with your doctor as s/he will need to interpret the results of the test.

Answered 3/26/2019

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A member asked:

Should you get a psa test during a prostatitis flare up or should you wait for it to resolve? flare ups typically last 3 to 4 months once a year.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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