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<blockquote data-quote="VacationMan" data-source="post: 195085" data-attributes="member: 12425"><p>I'm 58 and have been on TRT for the last 8 years. Connected with Defy back in 2017 because of testicle atrophy and they put me on HCG at that time. All good now!</p><p></p><p>To add insult to injury, I have Hashimotos - have to take T4 and T3 meds daily to keep that under control. My PCP does all the blood work because my insurance pays 100% on labs. I take a list to the doc with the test and CPT codes and she places the orders. I get a copy of the labs, scan 'em in and share with Defy for my follow ups there. $20 office visit co-pay and I'm good to go.</p><p></p><p>At my last 6-month blood work checkup, I had something similar happen to me. Everything came back normal except PSA. My PSA level came back elevated at 4.7 and I normally gauge 1.2 to 1.7 at most - always under 2.0. Zero symptoms too. PCP had me come back for another blood draw a week later and my PSA was back to normal at 1.4.</p><p></p><p>After discussing this with my PCP and with the PA at Defy, we came to the conclusion that a romp in the sack soon before blood work can elevate PSA. That's the only plausible explanation we could come up with. PCP is perplexed as to why I don't have prostate issues. Big secret: That particular gland needs to be thoroughly emptied on a regular basis to prevent prostate issues. At least that's the excuse I use with the wife! ;-)</p><p></p><p>Only one other time that my PSA was elevated: The time I tried scrotal application of testosterone cream. While that therapy helped bring DHT into range, it also spiked my PSA above 5.0. I discontinued the cream and PSA returned to normal within a couple of weeks.</p><p></p><p>Just my experience...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="VacationMan, post: 195085, member: 12425"] I'm 58 and have been on TRT for the last 8 years. Connected with Defy back in 2017 because of testicle atrophy and they put me on HCG at that time. All good now! To add insult to injury, I have Hashimotos - have to take T4 and T3 meds daily to keep that under control. My PCP does all the blood work because my insurance pays 100% on labs. I take a list to the doc with the test and CPT codes and she places the orders. I get a copy of the labs, scan 'em in and share with Defy for my follow ups there. $20 office visit co-pay and I'm good to go. At my last 6-month blood work checkup, I had something similar happen to me. Everything came back normal except PSA. My PSA level came back elevated at 4.7 and I normally gauge 1.2 to 1.7 at most - always under 2.0. Zero symptoms too. PCP had me come back for another blood draw a week later and my PSA was back to normal at 1.4. After discussing this with my PCP and with the PA at Defy, we came to the conclusion that a romp in the sack soon before blood work can elevate PSA. That's the only plausible explanation we could come up with. PCP is perplexed as to why I don't have prostate issues. Big secret: That particular gland needs to be thoroughly emptied on a regular basis to prevent prostate issues. At least that's the excuse I use with the wife! ;-) Only one other time that my PSA was elevated: The time I tried scrotal application of testosterone cream. While that therapy helped bring DHT into range, it also spiked my PSA above 5.0. I discontinued the cream and PSA returned to normal within a couple of weeks. Just my experience... [/QUOTE]
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