My husband, age 55, had a prostate biopsy almost 3 yearsMy husband, age 55, had a prostate biopsy almost 3 years ago, as part of a work-up for gross hematuria and elevated PSA (3.8 at that time). The biopsy was negative, but he had an enlarged prostate (40… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
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I have been taking Avodart for 5 years, and when I startedI have been taking Avodart for 5 years, and when I started taking cialis six months ago I stopped taking itI am 59yr old with a history of BPHmy latest PSA score doubled , my first after stopping the … read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
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During my visit to my Urologist my latest PSA rating wentDuring my visit to my Urologist my latest PSA rating went from 6.5 to 11.2 in a six month period. I have my PSA levels tested every six months I have had BPH for twenty years and have had four biospsy… read more
Dr. Tharun
Urologist
Pursuing Masters
1,584 satisfied customers
I'm 41 year old man dealing wit prostate problems...hadI'm 41 year old man dealing wit prostate problems...had biopsy was negative ..had free psa and psa in April 2012 normal. I still have pain not real bad so I was put on elmiron....I've been having back… read more
Dr. Tharun
Urologist
Pursuing Masters
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My recent PSA was 15.5 ng/ml and my PSA Free was 3.15 ng/mL.My recent PSA was 15.5 ng/ml and my PSA Free was 3.15 ng/mL. My Urologist tells me I am just one of "those guys" who has an elevated PSA. He did a biopsy several years ago where he got 22 "samples" of… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,192 satisfied customers
I am on Avodart and proscar and have been for several years.I am on Avodart and proscar and have been for several years. My psa has gone from 1.4 to 1.7 over several years. In other words, it was 1.5 a year ago, then 1.6 six monts ago, and now 6 monts later it… read more
the-good-doctor
Licensed and Practicing Physician
Doctoral Degree
35,225 satisfied customers
Rising PSA while on Avodart: follow-up questions. My husbandRising PSA while on Avodart: follow-up questions. My husband has been on Avodart since November, 2010. His PSA peaked at 3.8 in April, 2010, at which time he had a negative biopsy. His Free PSA was 26… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
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I have a question about PSA trends in my husband, who is onI have a question about PSA trends in my husband, who is on Avodart. Below is a summary of my husband's health history: (he's currently 55) December 22 -25, 2009 Gross Hematuria: Mr. Xxxxx, a 52-year-… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,192 satisfied customers
In 2006 I was diagnosed with BPH. My doctor prescribedIn 2006 I was diagnosed with BPH. My doctor prescribed Flomax. In June 2008 after I complained of continuing problems with urination I was sent to a urologist. He looked at my PSA score, which was 1.8… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,192 satisfied customers
Dr. Y, I have written to you in the past concering my risenDr. Y, I have written to you in the past concering my risen PSA. Do you have a history of my questions? Here are my PSA reading for the past few years: Here are my PSA readings that I see on-line for … read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
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My PSA has in less than 3 years, and recent tests have beenMy PSA has doubled in less than 3 years, and recent tests have been in the 6.1 to 6.5 range. When a biopsy caused the prostate to swell and impede urine flow, a urologist prescribed Avodart and Tamsul… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,192 satisfied customers
My first PSA test result 7 years ago (at age 53) was aroundMy first PSA test result 7 years ago (at age 53) was around 12. Subsequent tests have all been lower, mostly between 6-8, but recent tests have been even lower. Five years ago I had two sets of biopsi… read more
Urologist,M.D.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
4,036 satisfied customers
Been on avodart and testerone several years with psa ofbeen on avodart and testerone several years with psa of .8-.9 abd good digital exam. Off testorne from june to nov 2010, psa dropped to .4. urologist went to twice on month on testerone in nov. In mar… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,192 satisfied customers
Dr. Y.-- Thank you, again, for your previous advice. ITo follow up, Dr. Y.-- Thank you, ***** ***** your previous advice. I proceeded w/ my scheduled prostate biopsy last Monday morning (3/7.) 12 samples were taken, and my urologist called Wednesday AM t… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,192 satisfied customers
I had a problem with gross hematuria 7 months ago. I startedI had a problem with gross hematuria 7 months ago. I started Avodart and the symptoms stopped in approximately 30 days. I have remained on Avodart for 6.5 months. Before starting Avodart my PSA was 8.… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,192 satisfied customers
Almost a year ago, my husband (age 52) noticed a few dropsAlmost a year ago, my husband (age 52) noticed a few drops of blood coming out of his penis during a bowel movement. This happened with every bowel movement for three days, then stopped. He also had b… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
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I was diagnosed with BPH 3 years ago after a biopsy. I lostI was diagnosed with BPH 3 years ago after a biopsy. I lost my job and insurance and took the prescribed flomax and avodart for only about 2 MONTHS. In fact 2 YEARS prior I had another biopsy that als… read more
Dr. R
Associate Professor of Urology
Doctoral Degree
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