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Hello,
It's been a while & I need to update my experience story as well, so here is my current dilemma, that I would appreciate some input on; November 2011 went to urologist for a urination urgency problem everything came out fine except my PSA was 2.7 up from .43 when I had it checked in March 2011 as part of my annual prostate exam. Urologist immediately scheduled me for a biospy with 14 cores taken, 13 were benign & 1 had 15% volume 3+3=6 gleason score. Since that time I have chosen not to have another biospy but have had 2 more PSA/Free PSA tests done, #1 in April 2012 came back at PSA .93/Free PSA 25%, #2 in January 2013 came back at PSA .89/Free PSA 27%, essentially on active surveillance less another biospy. Only recurring prostate symptom is a little rectum pain after some bowel movements, I think may be related to prostate being 35cc or so. slightly enlarged at time of November 2011 biospy.
Since I really don't want another biospy, does a color doppler ultrasound seem to make sense at this point in my prostate problem journey?
Also, on another note, have any of you experienced erectile dysfunction from time to time due to an enlarged prostate, or is it more likely being caused for other health reasons?
G'day Tom - yes you are due for an update on your story (for folks interested in more detail go to TOM F
A Color Doppler scan, done by one of the few experts could be useful guide as to what might be happening in your prostate gland (not much, judging by your PSA and other results!!). But that scan would show up any areas that might need a further exmination and indicate if another biopsy would be of some help - but a guided biopsy, rather than just a 'shot in the dark' biopsy.
Good luck and update your story - just click this link, now :-) UPDATE YOUR STORY
Thanks for the update, Tom. It is so important to do this - even if it is only once a year. The reason I ask men to post the latest news is because so many men assume that if there is no update, the man has passed on. It seldom occurs to them that he may just be too busy getting on with his life.
