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Does Intercourse Before PSA Exam Cause Elevated PSA Levels?
YYYY@YYYY White male , 63 years of age I had a PSA exam on Monday of this week , results are a 6.09 . My Doctor wanted to check my PSA after I received my first shot of Testosterone [ levels are 225 ] which I also received on Monday . My Doctor has set up appointment with a urologist . In doing some online research I have found that ejaculation 72 to 24 hours before a PSA test can raise PSA levels . I ejaculated the three days before the test and 8 hours before the day of the test . Could the sex contribute to a rise in PSA levels
Mon, 21 Mar 2016
Hello deer,
Understand your concern.
Yes definitely sexual intercourse Cause transient increase in PSA level.
Sexual intercourse can cause ejaculation and that cause increase in PSA.
It will affect result if you have performed ejaculation 24 hours before test.
So in your case, transient rise may be due to sexual intercourse.
Repeat the PSA test.
Avoid sex 24-48 hours before PSA test.
Hope this may help you.
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
Understand your concern.
Yes definitely sexual intercourse Cause transient increase in PSA level.
Sexual intercourse can cause ejaculation and that cause increase in PSA.
It will affect result if you have performed ejaculation 24 hours before test.
So in your case, transient rise may be due to sexual intercourse.
Repeat the PSA test.
Avoid sex 24-48 hours before PSA test.
Hope this may help you.
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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