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Underwent Testosterone Therapy, PSA Level Risen. Would Testosterone Cause The Elevation In PSA Level?
My husband's PSA level was l.5 in June 2013. He also passed 2 kidney stones this past summer. The CT showed 4 on the scan. He began taking testosterone replacement therapy 3 months ago because his testosterone level at that time was 157. He was tested again Monday of this week and his testosterone was 190 but his PSA level had risen to 4.1. His doctor has referred him back to his urologist for further testing. Would the testosterone cause the elevation?
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
HI there
Thanks for your query.
Administration of testosterone is known to cause an elevation in PSA. It might be the cause in your husband too.
Nevertheless we should do an Ultrasound of the prostate to see if that is contributing to the rise.
So I think its appropriate that you consult a urologist.
Hope this helps
Good luck.
Thanks for your query.
Administration of testosterone is known to cause an elevation in PSA. It might be the cause in your husband too.
Nevertheless we should do an Ultrasound of the prostate to see if that is contributing to the rise.
So I think its appropriate that you consult a urologist.
Hope this helps
Good luck.
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