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Can HCG Injections Increase The PSA Level In The Body?
Question: I have been taking HCG injections for weight loss. The weight loss is effective but my PSA has increased dramatically. Can HCG injections increase the PSA level? Can anything be used to help flush hug from your body?
Brief Answer:
HCG injections do raise PSA levels.
Detailed Answer:
Hello xxxxxxxxxxx and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i can fully understand your concern.
You have not written your PSA levels,before and after HCG injections.
Yes,PSA level will increase after a course of HCG injections.
Repeat the test after a period of one month.
By that time,the levels become normal in most men.
Nothing is used to flush out HCG from the body.
Hope your doubts are cleared.
Wish you good health.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
HCG injections do raise PSA levels.
Detailed Answer:
Hello xxxxxxxxxxx and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i can fully understand your concern.
You have not written your PSA levels,before and after HCG injections.
Yes,PSA level will increase after a course of HCG injections.
Repeat the test after a period of one month.
By that time,the levels become normal in most men.
Nothing is used to flush out HCG from the body.
Hope your doubts are cleared.
Wish you good health.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I had placed in my patient profile, I went from 3.5 to 7. The 3.5 was about 1.5 years ago.
Brief Answer:
PSA 11 needs an Urologist examination.
Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxxxxxxxxxx,
Now reports are in perspective.
Only, you need to mention,when the last HCG injection was taken.
What's the time interval since last injection.
If PSA is 11,one month after stopping HCG, you need to see an Urologist.
The Urologist examination (DRE),is very important.
Also get an ultrasound scan- KUB with TRUS.
That will show the prostate gland completely.
wish you well.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
PSA 11 needs an Urologist examination.
Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxxxxxxxxxx,
Now reports are in perspective.
Only, you need to mention,when the last HCG injection was taken.
What's the time interval since last injection.
If PSA is 11,one month after stopping HCG, you need to see an Urologist.
The Urologist examination (DRE),is very important.
Also get an ultrasound scan- KUB with TRUS.
That will show the prostate gland completely.
wish you well.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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