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Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)

The use of PSA as a proxy for prostate inflammation and its relationship to STIs.

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Jan 30, 2026
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What are the rates of STI-related prostatitis after unprotected anal sex compared with other risk behaviors?

after unprotected anal sex is biologically plausible and flagged as a risk because anal sex increases exposure to rectal pathogens like gonorrhea and chlamydia that can ascend to the urethra and prost...

Jan 18, 2026
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Can elevated PSA levels after prostate surgery indicate cancer recurrence?

Yes — a rise in prostate‑specific antigen (PSA) after radical prostatectomy is commonly the earliest laboratory sign that prostate cancer may have recurred, but interpretation depends on timing, magni...