What factors can increase or decrease PSA levels?

What factors can increase or decrease PSA levels?

Mark Vogel (Board Certified Urologist) gives expert video advice on: When should I have a PSA test?; What does a PSA level indicate?; What factors can increase or decrease PSA levels? and more...

Local factors of the prostate or adjacent organs can affect the PSA levels. For example, bed rest may lower PSA levels, but inflammation or enlargement of the prostate can make the PSA rise. Recent sexual activities may increase the PSA, as will other factors, including things such as a recent prostate exam.