Thread: Does Cycling Inflame the Prostate?
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Old 05-10-17 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by chasm54
Cycling in the 48 hours before a PSA test can give rise to abnormally high readings, so I guess it's plausible that pressure on the prostate from a saddle could cause inflammation. I'm not a doctor, though, so that is just speculation on my part.

I have a physical coming up soon, with a new doctor (I turned 60 in December). The new doctor told me to stay off the bike for TWO WEEKS before the check up!
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