PSA Testing Guide
PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) is a protein produced by the prostate gland. The PSA blood test is one of the most important tools for prostate health screening, but understanding what the numbers mean is critical.
- Understanding PSA numbers
- Age-adjusted PSA ranges
- PSA velocity (rate of change)
- PSA density (PSA / prostate volume)
- Free vs. total PSA ratio
- Factors that can elevate PSA temporarily
- Prostate cancer
- BPH (benign enlargement)
- Prostatitis (inflammation)
- Recent ejaculation (within 48 hrs)
- Vigorous exercise (cycling)
- Urinary tract infection
- Prostate biopsy or surgery
- Certain medications (Finasteride lowers PSA)
- Standard PSA blood test
- Free/total PSA ratio
- PSA velocity tracking
- PCA3 urine test
- 4Kscore test
- Prostate Health Index (PHI)
- Multiparametric MRI
- Fusion biopsy (if indicated)
- Regular monitoring schedule
- Understanding screening guidelines
- Shared decision-making with doctor
- Age to start screening
- When to stop screening
- Track PSA results over time
- Keep records of all PSA tests
- Discuss family history with doctor
- Know your baseline PSA
Understanding the Prostate Gland
A clear guide to what the prostate is, where it sits, and why it matters for your health.
The Prostate and Urinary Function
How the prostate affects urination and what changes mean for your health.
Prostate Health Through the Decades
What to expect from your prostate at every stage of life and how to stay ahead.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Explained
What BPH is, why it happens, and how it differs from prostate cancer.
Living with an Enlarged Prostate
Practical tips and lifestyle changes that ease daily urinary symptoms.
BPH Treatment Options Compared
From watchful waiting to surgery, a clear look at how BPH is treated.