Health claim

Prostatitis or other benign prostate inflammation can increase PSA readings.

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Evidence Summary

Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.

Medical literature consistently reports that inflammation of the prostate, such as prostatitis, can cause transient elevations in PSA levels.

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What PSA is normal for a man without prostate cancer? | UroChannel

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The video explains what PSA levels are considered typical for men without prostate cancer and outlines factors that can influence PSA readings.

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Prostatitis or other benign prostate inflammation can increase PSA readings. — Evidence Review — MenHealth Digest