Is 7 A high PSA?

Even without any prostate problems, your PSA level can go up gradually as you age. “At age 40, a PSA of 2.5 is the normal limit,” says John Milner, MD, a urologist in the Chicago area. “By age 60, the limit is up to 4.5; by age 70, a PSA of 6.5 could be considered normal.”

Is a PSA level of 7.5 high?

The PSA level becomes abnormal when it’s 50% higher than what would be expected – based on the prostate’s size. For example, an “abnormal” PSA for a man with a 30cc prostate is 4.5 or above. Abnormal PSA for a 50cc prostate is above 7.5. For a 100cc gland, PSA would need to be above 15 to create a concern.

Does PSA 6.9 mean cancer?

PSA levels between 4 and 10 ng/ml indicate a risk of prostate cancer higher than normal. When the PSA level is above 10 ng/ml, risk of prostate cancer is much higher. An elevated PSA does not always indicate cancer, nor does normal PSA means that you do not have cancer (a false negative result).

What causes elevated PSA levels?

An elevated PSA level can be caused by anything that has irritated the prostate, although some irritations will only cause a temporary increase in PSA levels. Prostatitis occurs when an infection causes the prostate to become inflamed. Many times this condition will not last for a long time, but may reoccur.

What is a good PSA level?

The following are some general PSA level guidelines: 0 to 2.5 ng/mL is considered safe. 2.6 to 4 ng/mL is safe in most men but talk with your doctor about other risk factors. 4.0 to 10.0 ng/mL is suspicious and might suggest the possibility of prostate cancer.

What drugs cause elevated PSA?

PSA levels can also be elevated due to a condition known as benign prostatic hypertrophy or due to certain activities, such as bicycle riding. Additionally, PSA levels can be affected by various medications. One medication that can affect PSA levels is finasteride, which goes by the brand name Proscar or Propecia.

What is a normal PSA level?

A normal PSA level is considered to be 4.0 nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml) of blood. For men in their 50s or younger, a PSA level should be below 2.5 in most cases. Older men often have slightly higher PSA levels than younger men.