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Can Sexual Activity before a PSA Test Elevate PSA Level?

Jay Motola Health Professional Urologist Jay Motola, M.D., F.A.C.S. has been practicing general urology since... Send Message Subscribe: Jay Motola

Wednesday, February 18, 2009
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Dear Dr. Motola,

Can sexual activity just before a PSA blood test make PSA results jump from 2 to 12?

PSA testing immediately after sexual activity remains controversial. The most widely held belief is that patients should wait 3 days after sexual activity prior to obtaining a PSA, however some recent studies suggest that sexual activity will not cause a rise. Repeating the PSA after 3 days of abstinence will be the easiest way to resolve this.

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