Understanding High PSA Levels: Causes, Risks & What to Do
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is manufactured by prostate cells. The amount of PSA produced is usually related to the prostate size. Urologists will frequently screen PSA counts when monitoring prostate health.-
Normal
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Generally speaking, the normal PSA range is 1 to 4 ng/ml. Doctors disagree on a concrete normal range, especially since PSA counts can vary due to age and lifestyle.
Forties
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Between the age of 40 and 50, a healthy PSA count will land below 4 ng/ml. Up to 2.5 ng/ml will be in the normal range.
Fifties
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From age 50 to 60, the normal range will jump to between 1 and 3.5 ng/ml.
Sixties
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From the age of 60 to 70 your doctor will prefer that your PSA count remain between 1 and 4.5 ng/ml.
Seventies
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From your 70s on, your doctor may find that a PSA level of as much as 6.5 is within your normal range.
Subjective
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The range of normal PSA will vary. Each doctor has his own standard for when to conduct further tests.
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