Originally Posted by
BlazingPedals
I just had my yearly blood tests and check-up. PSA is low, but my prostate is somewhat enlarged - about normal for my age according to the doc. So what I want to know and what the doc doesn't/can't tell me, is what should I be doing to prevent it from enlarging further? Is it just genetics?
As someone noted, prostates can get irritated quite easily. I had a PSA a few years ago after the exam found some "bumps" and some enlargement. The PSA was just over the normal range. The specialist did a biopsy which was negative, and suggested "saw palmetto" which is a plant extract. He sid it will not shrink a prostate as quickly as prescription meds, but for many people it works great.
A follow up after six months use found no bumps, no enlargement, PSA normal range. I am not one to take a bunch or "natural" remedies or supplements, but my experience with this one has been encouraging, and I continue to take saw palmetto. My PSA since then has remained well within "normal" range, no enlargement or bumps.
I did not get my initial PSA for years, as you know there is still much discussion about how useful it is. I am glad I did have the PSA. The first PSA may or may not be valuable, but if you have them routinely, it establishes your personal "baseline" which is very useful.