Why is my testosterone increasing when my PSA is decreasing?

[BigRich]

Why is my testosterone increasing when my PSA is decreasing?

Date: Testosterone / PSA

10/23: 27/29.7

11/20: 38/15.7

12/18: 44/9.5

1/15: 49/7.1

2/19: 44/4.3

3/12: 34/3.4

4/6: 34/3.0

** 5/7: 63/2.3 **

BigRich

[gusgold]

T under 50 is considered castrate

[BigRich in reply to gusgold]

Gus,

Thank you for your reply.

Rich

[Tall_Allen]

Your pattern has been PSA decreasing along with T. The question you should be asking is why did your T suddenly double on the last test? Maybe the test was bad.

[BigRich in reply to Tall_Allen]

Tall Allen,

I will have my test redone on June 6th.

Thank you.

Rich

[BigRich]

Nalakrats,

I will redo my test next month. Your reply was interesting due to your experience with Testosterone.

Rich

[FCoffey]

Serum Testosterone is affected by a lot of things. No instrument is perfect, and especially as the levels get lower it is easier to have errors creep in.

T levels have significant dirunal variations - best practice is to measure in the mornings, when they are highest.

Exercise, sex, stress, diet can all affect T levels. Again, when they are so low, it doesn't take much to move them.

Summary: your PSA is falling. That's good news. The T measurements are fluctuating a bit but remain at castrate levels. Even though that last T reading is slightly above the typical castrate level, your PSA is still falling. Nothing to worry about.

[BigRich]

I agree with you, that is why I measure my testosterone in the morning. Thank you for your encouragement.

Rich