How to Keep Your PSA Levels in Check
Published: Aug 29, 2024
High PSA levels can indicate prostate issues, but lifestyle changes and preventive measures can help. Here's how you can keep your PSA levels in check.
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Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Maintaining a healthy weight and engaging in regular exercise can contribute to lower PSA levels. Obesity is linked with higher PSA and more aggressive prostate cancer, so a balanced diet and regular physical activity are crucial.
Medication Awareness
Certain medications like 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors can lower PSA levels. If you're taking medications like finasteride or dutasteride, your doctor may adjust your PSA reference range to account for these effects.
Avoiding PSA Spikes
To avoid temporary PSA spikes, consider abstaining from vigorous exercise or sexual activity before a PSA test. These activities can cause minor, temporary elevations in PSA levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, a healthy lifestyle can help manage PSA levels.
Yes, medications like finasteride can lower PSA levels.
Avoiding exercise may help prevent temporary PSA spikes.
Yes, obesity can be linked to higher PSA levels.
Key Takeaways
Simple lifestyle changes can make a significant impact on managing your PSA levels.
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References
Baillargeon J, et al. Cancer 2005; 103:1092.
Hamilton RJ, et al. J Natl Cancer Inst 2008; 100:1511.
Always discuss health information with your healthcare provider.