PSA test

Guys, how often after starting trt should I test PSA

I guess it depends which country you live in as regulations & guidelines vary from country to country

When I initially started TRT, I started on one 50mg Testo Gel sachet, this was strictly monitored with blood tests including PSA, to ensure that the correct dosage of Testo Gel was administered.

I then went up to 1 & 1/2 sachets continuing regular blood tests and monitoring


From here I went upto 2 sachets and have remained on two.


PSA initially increased (which was expected) and then dropped back down and levelled out at 1.6

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I continue to have 3 monthly bloods and PSA varies between 1.1 - 1.6


I find if I have not had gym workout and cycling day before, then PSA is normally 1.1, if I have had heavy workout then it tends to be 1.6
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All my bloods have levelled out with 3 monthly checks and they are considering moving to 6 monthly checks due to the consistent readings.

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I am located in Scotland, Blood testing & TRT is free on NHS.


Unsure of your location.
 
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Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

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Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

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