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What causes elevated PSA during testosterone therapy?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My prostate-specific antigen (PSA) value has got increased by 30 % from 0.8 ng/mL to 1.1 ng/mL. I am in testosterone replacement therapy also. Please advice.
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Hi,

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The absolute PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level is in the range where it is not of much concern. But the rise in PSA is bothersome if it rises more than 0.75 ng/mL per year. For a young patient like you, even this rise in rate needs to be assessed. Testosterone replacement can also be a cause of this rise. Please mention about the reason for taking testosterone replacement therapy.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I was diagnosed with low testosterone before five years, and I am taking testosterone injection 3.3 fl oz per week.

Answered by Dr. Choudhary Devendra

Education:

MCh Urology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Choudhary Devendra is a highly skilled Urologist with extensive years of clinical experience. His expertise spans the diagnosis and management of a wide range of urological conditions affecting the kidneys, bladder, prostate, and urinary tract. He is proficient in both medical and surgical approaches, ensuring personalized and advanced care for his patients. Dr. Devendra is dedicated to delivering compassionate treatment with a focus on improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

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Hi,

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I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have to repeat PSA after three months. Also, it is not necessary to take continuous testosterone replacement for a low borderline level. At present, it is not of much concern. Repeat it after three months. You can do pranayama or yoga along with other exercises to improve the general wellbeing.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At September 28, 2017
Reviewed At May 29, 2024

Education:

MCh Urology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Choudhary Devendra is a highly skilled Urologist with extensive years of clinical experience. His expertise spans the diagnosis and management of a wide range of urological conditions affecting the kidneys, bladder, prostate, and urinary tract. He is proficient in both medical and surgical approaches, ensuring personalized and advanced care for his patients. Dr. Devendra is dedicated to delivering compassionate treatment with a focus on improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

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Education:

MCh Urology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Choudhary Devendra is a highly skilled Urologist with extensive years of clinical experience. His expertise spans the diagnosis and management of a wide range of urological conditions affecting the kidneys, bladder, prostate, and urinary tract. He is proficient in both medical and surgical approaches, ensuring personalized and advanced care for his patients. Dr. Devendra is dedicated to delivering compassionate treatment with a focus on improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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