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freerider

posted 03/16/2009, comments (0)

Rebiopsy when the PSA is going down amd HI-PIN in first biopsy?

I am 59 and have had ups and downs with my PSA over the past few years and also had a 12 core biopsy in Dec 08, which came up negative except HI-PIN was found in 2 cores. PSA history since 2000 is as follows: 2.5 2000; 2.6 2002; 4.5 2007; 6.1 5/2008; 29.23 11/08; 15.1 12/08; 9.0 3/09. I am back in single digits and feel great... still... Read more Chevron

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Tom Riemer

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posted 03/03/2009, comments (0)

Harvesting Sperm

I am about to have a prostectomy (rebore). Is it possible to have sperm harvested for insemination?

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Keify

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posted 02/23/2009, comments (4)

Penis pain - prostatitis?

Penis pain! (But not STD) I visited my GP 2 months ago to check out a small dark red nodule on the tip of my glans penis in view of a recent ache in that region. I was supposedly referred to a dermitologist who diagnosed a slightly raised vein and immediately performed 'minor surgery' on me to remove it. Ever since I have been in more or less... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/18/2009, comments (3)

Can Sexual Activity before a PSA Test Elevate PSA Level?

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... Read more Chevron

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Que'inKC

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posted 01/29/2009, comment (1)

Same as everyone else

I've been dealing with this Since June of 2008...It's just appeared one day and I don't know the cause...My symptoms are redness, irritation on the tip of my penis mainly around the opening. Depending on what I eat or drink I have a feeling of discomfort, pressure in my bladder area and a discomfort on the head of my penis. I also... Read more Chevron

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