My PSA is raised - what does this mean?

My PSA is raised! What on earth does this mean? Is it prostate cancer? Is it prostate enlargement? This video takes you through what the prostate is, what PSA is, and what the readings mean, including percent free PSA. BPH can cause your PSA to rise and your doctor, GP or urologist will talk to you about what this means for you, and what to do next.

[scottjackson]

This is the best PSA-related video I’ve ever seen. Most “internet doctors” won’t even acknowledge that there is a specific age indexed normal PSA level above 4.

[rallegra]

This is really clear. Knowing the increase in the “normal” PSA at various ages is helpful.

[OLDTIMEANOINTEDGOSPELMUSIC]

Very well explained - I like people who are not just knowledgeable but are able to impart that knowledge in a simple way that others can understand easily and that's what you just demonstrated - Thanks - God bless

[duncanfrench]

Very helpful video. Easy to understand. Thank you.

[jcolumbiap]

Interval training, stress and riding a bicycle also raise the psa.
I just got through reading information from New Zealand about psa.
Sugar, coffee, hard running and stress raises psa.

[anthonyshaw]

Absolutely a fantastic video!!
Thanks
👍🤗👍

[jwwhispererjwwhisperer]

My PSA was 6.1 in October 24. I had an MRI, and they found a pea sized lump on my prostate. Urologists wants to do a boyospoy in mid January 25. A recent blood test showed psa at 5.5. I am 73 years old. I have no problem with urinating at night. I can sleep for 6 hours before needing to pee. No symptoms of any kind. Am nervous of damaging my body with surgery at my age. Any advice would be really appreciated. 😊😊😊

[lsu]

why does USA consider 4.0 for a 68 year old abnormal? thanks

[iamric]

Can I ask you where you got those PSA by age results from? I just googled it and I found this, and I guess I did it for my age, lol.
"For a 70-year-old man, a normal average PSA score is considered to be around 4.5 ng/mL";

[zach]

I just got a 10.4 PSA result. First PSA test in 20 years. Second test a month later was 11.2 with 16% Free PSA. I'm 67. Excellent health. No symptoms. No family history. No biking recently. Prostate is smooth and soft. No bumps or lumps. No pain when massaging or at any time. Never found any blood in urine or stool. I suppose my prostate is a little bit enlarged, but it doesn’t feel like it is much larger than a walnut. I only need to get up once in the night and the flow is decent most of the time. Sometimes there is some urgency to go, so it must be a little enlarged. Can just an enlarged prostate be the cause of a PSA as high as 10? I've been doing vigorous prostate massage for a couple of years. I thought that might have caused the high PSA. How long would one have to stop massaging to let the PSA clear the system and retest? Some say a few days. Others have said 30-40 days. What else, besides cancer can cause a 10+ PSA? Herbs? Supplements? Blockage in the spermatic cord, seminal vesicles or ejaculatory ducts? I am waiting to see the Urologist. It takes weeks to get in to see one. Thanks!

[p.p]

So mine came back as. 44.2 what is this.

[davidansari]

My PSA is going down In November 22 it was 7.41 . in March 23 it was 6.21 and in June 23 is 5.41
I did Biopsy and MRI and it shows one area of my prostate has Cancer, Have no no problems in my
body other than urinary urgency once and while, I am indecisive with the Dr. who said I need
surgery, I am going to be 72 in next six month. can you suggest me what I should do.

[pramuanchutham]

Great presentation. PSA of 6.3 in a 63 year old means only BPH or possible Prostate cancer. Only free PSA will tell?(how low?).

[TheMushroom]

thank you dont get this information from my doctor . much appreciated