Increased PSA

[John B. Parker]

My PSA has gone from 2.5 in May of 2014 to 3.8 in Feb. This roughly coincides with when I started injections. My primary noted a concern, my test clinic said we need to watch it and today a new clinic I am investigating says they won't touch me with that level. I am going to make an appointment with my urologist as I understand there can be several reasons for the elevation. Is this level of elevation common with TRT?

 

[James]

John - I don't think I'd be overly concerned if I were you. Yes, talk with a competent urologist, one who sees the benefits of TRT (believe me, not all do). That increase in PSA can be do to several things. Doc may not even be too comcerned unless it gets over 5 or maybe your urologist will look at the % increase, I don't know. I think it's not uncommon for PSA to rise initially and then slowly settle back to where it was at baseline.

 

[Phoenix]

John, I've posted this on several occasions. Please read before making any rash decisions. My PSA value is above 4 and I am on TRT.
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http://www.forbes.com/sites/stevens...a-tests-might-hurt-a-lot-more-than-you-think/