PSA Levels Up with Exercise? Truth Revealed!

Does exercise affect blood PSA (prostate specific antigen) levels, and if yes, which exercises exactly, and for how long?

References:
- Schmitz KH, Courneya KS, Matthews C, et al. American College of Sports Medicine roundtable on exercise guidelines for cancer survivors [published correction appears in Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2011 Jan;43(1):195]. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2010;42(7):1409-1426.
- Mejak SL, Bayliss J, Hanks SD. Long distance bicycle riding causes prostate-specific antigen to increase in men aged 50 years and over. PLoS One. 2013;8(2):e56030.

Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be used as medical advice. Always consult with your own medical professional, as they know your specific case and medical history. Exercise and nutrition cannot be used as 'alternative' therapies to cancer. They work in synergy with conventional medical procedures and medications. Please follow the advice of your medical professional.

[Davewest]

My dad took his PSA test it was so damn high shortly after the test he couldn't walk, then we took him to the hospital they said the drug they gave him short his PSA up the other drug put him in a chair. He passed away some time later. I wish we had this information he would be alive today. Thank you very much please keep it up.

[OLDTIMEANOINTEDGOSPELMUSIC]

Thank you - I worked out Monday Morning on a exercise bike and did a PSA test and it was a little higher than usual and I was concerned - I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow so I am searching to see what I should expect and also to be prepared if he asked me about my diet or activities

[marchaught]

Heavy Deadlifts and Squats will also increase your PSA levels. My doctor disagreed that it would. We proved it by me doing them the day before my blood test and then a second test when I had not been lifting heavy. Increase as much as two points

[altonelam]

Absolutely correct! Any bouncing of the prostate does elevate the psa. I’ve been on hormone therapy for 13 years and the major reason for high levels is recumbent, stationary bike exercise and long motorcycle rides. I now stop any similar activities for two weeks prior to a blood draw.

[michaelp]

Fyi, I pulled a groin muscle doing leg press. Two weeks later I went on vacation. Rode a stationary bike with unpadded seat, had lots of sex. Went the next week for a physical. My PSA quadrupled. 1.2 to 4.8. The Md was all over repeating then biopsy etc. I waited 6 months till I had no muscle issue, or chronic sensitivity. Repeat was 1.8. 6 months later 1.2. I was in my 60’s at the time.

[laskoreef]

They actually say you should not do "any exercise" 48 hrs before a test and you also should not have an orgasim as well. That also affects your PSA.

[jcolumbiap]

Thanks! I hope in the next few years this education on psa will be everywhere!
I would also say that I suspect interval training and speed work would also raise psa levels.
I am amazed that science has not come in and done a study on what increases psa levels.

[stephenpisani]

For the last 2yrs my psa has been increasing and my age is 65. This last 12 months psa has been 12.4. Ive had 2 MRI scans which shows inflammation and slightly enlarged prostrate but no cancer. I exercise regularly especially on the treadmill for up to 80min. Must admit i am a touch nervous as my dad and grandad both passed away with prostrate cancer.

[jameshowe]

PSA levals are not a measure of cancer the change is the indicator so keep exercising ( I have had prostate cancer for 19 years . Have been Iron man Champion and done dozens of Triathlons } this is another half baked premise KEEP EXERCISING ALL TYPES .

[jp]

At 66yo, I trail run every morning 4 miles and then do CrossFit. If I get a blood draw after a trail run my PSA jumps from a consistent 0.7 to 1.2 PSA. After CrossFit but before a trail run.. no difference - always a steady 0.7.

[alliaj]

65y, april 2024 prostata 58 g removed . GS 4+3.. PSA today 0.018. I do brisk walking each week 4 hours.

[jcolumbiap]

Damn you are good!
I am not quitting running because of doctors! I have had false information from them for at least 30 years!
The worst was about 4 months before my 1996 Boston Marathon.
I will always remember the doctor telling me “ You better get your shit together you do not have much time to live!” I ran the Boston Marathon in April!

[CompShooter]

11 years ago I called my primary physician for a urinary infection (burning while peeing). She told me to come in for an exam, including a PSA. She called me and asked me to schedule an appointment with a prostate doctor, but wouldn't tell me why. I thought about it and called her back and asked why? She said that my PSA was high and that I should be checked, but didn't want to tell me how high so I wouldn't be worried. She ended up telling me that it was 8.5. I got an appointment 3 weeks later, and the doctor was furious that she tested me while I had an active infection!!! The PSA was now down to 5.3. After another month it was down to 4.3. Had an MRI and biopsy, volume was 49. I was 58 years old at the time, and now 69. I have had 3 biopsies, 5 MRI's, and 2 DNA tests, and PSA tested every 6 months. Current PSA is 7.2. Prostate volume is now 80, I pee fine, and my current doctor has suggested that I only test once a year now, that something else is going to kill me.

Now to my question. What is your perspective on how a urinary or bladder infection affects the PSA? I don't see much of that talked about.

Thanks.

[marshallderriek]

People you know in advance when you do our blood work .. take a day off and rest .. stop worrying about which exercise spikes ..

[nvan]

Any idea of by what % exercise would increase one's PSA? When I have my periodic tests I normally try and have it around the same time in the morning, and take an easy stroll to the clinic for the blood test. Am also someone with low grade prostate cancer and BPH (had TURP surgery few weeks ago). PSA was 14.5 even while on Flomax and Avodart, but thankfully off those pills now.

[johnhiggins]

My favorite exercise is riding my mountain bike age 74 doctors are crying about my prostate at 10.6

[archowdhurygulesh]

A great educative information, thanks a bunch MAY ALMIGHTY ALLAH SWT bless you always

[brucep.]

Hello Doctor, do you think that Nitric oxide supplements may increase PSA levels.

[nbc]

What is your view on cases where PSA level raises in patient that's had a radical prostatectomy.
In my case (73 yo, helthy and active). Had surgery in 2005 and PSA level was always (ckeck every 6mo) bellow .05, checked Oct 30, 2023 and it went up to 2.4. Do you think that it should be rechecked in 30 days or a 90-day wait for a new test is alright.? Thanks

[markcarter]

I learned that my PSA level was .75 this past June. I’m 54 years old, I don’t smoke, drink alcohol or take drugs (prescribed or recreational) except for eye drops for my glaucoma. I walk everyday, 5-10 miles or more but I don’t lift weights enough & if I do they’re light, 10-15lb dumbbells. Will my routine put me at risk for prostate cancer?