I had UTI in Sept/Oct and my PSA level shot up to 10.36. After the infection was cleared, the PSA reading showed 6.4. Last week (Dec. 3rd) it went up to 7.95. Today, my urologist has recommended TRUS study. He says that I have a large prostate but this is good. I am confused as to what does it mean. I am taking Tamsulosin 0.4 mg daily. Does this medicine reduce PSA levels and mask prostate cancer?
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor, thank you for your query. Yes, it reduces PSA levels, so it may affect on diagnosis of prostate cancer but if you do frequent ultrasound check-ups, you don't have to be worried. This is obviously just prostate hyperplasia, and you should continue with tamsulosin. Wish you good health. Regards.