By rray, 1 August, 2024 If very suspicious DRE and or PSA 3 ng mL bx indicated 8 Validated risk calculators may be used to inform shared decision making process for prostate bx CR AUA B 2
By rray, 1 August, 2024 Per NCCN if normal DRE and high risk w PSA 3 or average risk w PSA 1 3 ng mL retest q1 2y 8
By rray, 1 August, 2024 Per ACP no evidence that screening more often than q4y offers additional benefit 11
By rray, 1 August, 2024 Rescreen interval or d c of screening based on pt preference age PSA prostate CA risk life expectancy and general health following shared decision making CR AUA B 2
By rray, 1 August, 2024 Factors that might lower PSA levels 8 10 meds 5 reductase inhibitors herbal mixtures dietary supplements but not saw palmetto aspirin statins thiazides
By rray, 1 August, 2024 Factors that might raise PSA levels 10 older age BPH prostatitis ejaculation bike riding urological procedures meds testosterone or meds that raise testosterone levels