I had two done just because my PSA was a little high (6) back about 15-20 years ago. Other than the PSA, there were no indications of a problem. Your PSA can jump up temporarily for many non-cancerous reasons. Even bowel movements and sex.
I’ve had chronic prostatitis ever since those rather unpleasant biopsies. I now suffer from painful outbreaks 1-3 times a year when the bacteria decide to hold a rave. Although antibiotics can calm down the partiers, they can’t actually get the all squatters to leave the house. Apparently, there is no cure for chronic prostatitis.
I will never get another biopsy based upon PSA alone.
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