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Can Male Enhancement Herbal Remedies Cause Elevated PSA Levels?

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Posted on Mon, 4 Jul 2016
Question: Can male enhancement herbal remedies cause elevated PSA readings?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Herbal meddicine containing Testosterone may raise PSA levels .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have been taking herbal medications to increase your libido .

Since most of these preparation contain Testosterone supplements it may raise Testosterone levels in blood .However you need to consult qualified Urologist for clinical and Digital Rectal examination and get basic tests done to rue out cancer of the Prostate which is primary cause for raised PSA .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.




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Can Male Enhancement Herbal Remedies Cause Elevated PSA Levels?

Brief Answer: Herbal meddicine containing Testosterone may raise PSA levels . Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have been taking herbal medications to increase your libido . Since most of these preparation contain Testosterone supplements it may raise Testosterone levels in blood .However you need to consult qualified Urologist for clinical and Digital Rectal examination and get basic tests done to rue out cancer of the Prostate which is primary cause for raised PSA . Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you . Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.