Does the age count into the PSA or do they have to take it as another factor? Eg diet, fast, specificsQuote:
Originally Posted by andrewv
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Does the age count into the PSA or do they have to take it as another factor? Eg diet, fast, specificsQuote:
Originally Posted by andrewv
its a relative test and give indication, its not related to age.Quote:
Originally Posted by johncitizen
if there is any raised beyond average, you need to have a second one around 3 months to check the level again.
If its raised it depends on how much its raised and in most cases you will qualify for a MRI which is still costly even with medical rebates.
Depending on that, well its might end up with a Biopsy and then you might have some decisions to make.
Probably quite a few of the older brothers here have or are going thru it :(
As local says, it's relative. You establish a baseline, then look for trends. If it jumps up, confirm, then consider a biopsy. But a high PSA merely indicates a possibility, not a fact. The biopsy is the true test.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vader
Google results for stopping PSA testing:
PSA testing for prostate cancer is generally recommended to stop around age 70 to 75, or when life expectancy is less than 10 years. Guidelines suggest stopping at this age because slow-growing cancers are unlikely to cause harm, while screenings can lead to over-treatment.
Key points regarding stopping PSA tests:
- Routine Screening Age: Most organizations recommend routine PSA testing every two years for men between ages 50 and 69.
- The 70-75 Threshold: Many experts and guidelines recommend stopping routine screening at 70 or 75 due to limited benefits for older men.
- Individual Factors: Decisions should consider overall health, not just age. If a man is in poor health, testing might stop earlier.
- Exceptions: Men with a high risk or family history might continue testing, though it is still rarely recommended beyond age 75.
- Always consult with a doctor to determine the best age to stop testing based on personal health history.
After a certain age, even the yearly visit to your urologist to become reacquainted with his finger is considered unnecessary.
Same idea for colonoscopies; 75.
If it hasn't killed you by now, even if you get cancer, you'll probably die of something else first.
If you start to have problems, then go see your urologist.
One of the few benefits of getting older...
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Google How accurate is a PSA test
PSA tests aren't perfectly accurate; they can be helpful but often produce false positives (high PSA with no cancer) or false negatives (normal PSA with cancer), leading to unnecessary anxiety and invasive follow-up biopsies, or missing cancers that need treatment; they detect prostate issues but aren't specific to cancer, with many elevated results from non-cancerous conditions like BPH or prostatitis, making shared decision-making with a doctor crucial.
Limitations of PSA Testing
- False Positives:
A common issue where elevated PSA levels (due to non-cancerous conditions like BPH or inflammation) lead to anxiety and potentially harmful biopsies.
- False Negatives:
The test can miss some cancers, as not all prostate cancers produce high PSA levels.
- Overdiagnosis:
The test often finds slow-growing cancers that might never cause problems, leading to unnecessary treatment (overtreatment) with potential side effects like erectile dysfunction or incontinence.
- Lack of Specificity:
A high PSA doesn't confirm cancer; it just indicates a potential prostate issue, with only about one-third of men with high PSA levels actually having cancer.
What the Test Shows
It measures Prostate-Specific Antigen, a protein made by the prostate gland, not a direct cancer marker.
Age influences normal ranges, so a higher PSA might be normal for an older man.
Accuracy vs. Utility
While controversial, some evidence suggests screening can reduce prostate cancer deaths, but the benefits must be weighed against harms like overtreatment.
A low PSA can be reassuring, but a high PSA requires further investigation, ideally through shared decision-making with a doctor.
In summary, PSA tests are a tool, not a definitive answer, and their results must be interpreted carefully by a healthcare professional to balance early detection benefits with risks of false positives and overtreatment.
Been holding my cum load now since last week. If I can last till next week, I’ll put Peter North to shame.
To add to what @11Bravo wrote above:
1. Prostate cancer is extremely common with age, but often irrelevant.
Autopsy studies show that many men will develop microscopic prostate cancer if they live long enough. In most cases, it is slow-growing and never causes harm. This is why routine PSA screening is often discouraged after ~70: not because cancer isn’t there, but because over-diagnosis and overtreatment cause more damage than benefit.
2. Prostate enlargement is almost universal and affects urination.
Most prostates start enlarging in the late 30s–40s. By the late 50s and 60s, this commonly affects urinary flow: weaker stream, hesitancy, incomplete emptying, dribbling, and getting up at night to urinate.
3. Enlargement also reduces ejaculatory volume and force.
The prostate provides ~20–30% of semen. As it enlarges, drainage becomes less efficient, so many men notice less volume and a weaker ejaculation.
Moral of the story: If you're under 60, have as much fun as you can today because you will not be banging with force in late life. It will creep up slowly on you, not suddenly on your 60th birthday.
Give supplements a go, Zinc, Brazil nuts and Lecithin. I found a solid improvement taking these three. Not worth doing long term as zinc has some side effects but for <$20 it's worth giving it a go for a week.Quote:
Originally Posted by AUSSIEHOTGUY
How on earth do you guys hold it in for that long. If I go 2 days without rubbing one out my balls are absolutely angry at me and I have to get it done on my own.
Thanks will try. I've unloaded last Sunday to start the month off.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rogerramjet123
This was me in my 20's, except I needed to nut 2-3x per day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Malort
My secret is a desire to maximise the intensity of every punt and make every WL earn her pay, and some.
Just like a peak performance athlete, it requires discipline, focus and dedication to be able to perform at my sexual best. Or beast rather.
That ain't gonna happen by pulling my dick like a monkey.
Fair enough, you do what you enjoy. For me, I get my money’s worth by having my dick in her mouth at least half the session. If I hadn’t gone too long without nutting I’d finish way too fast, and my refractory period is a little too slow to get two shots in an hour session. But I can still get 3 out in a day (mid 30s), morning, afternoon, and night.Quote:
Originally Posted by AUSSIEHOTGUY
I must be different. I found a real good Asian milf last weeknd and pumped 4 loads into her in an hour. Im well over 50. I pop a blue pill 2 days before I plan to hookup then 1 on the day and off I go. I do find the chemistry has to be right though. If no chemistry im usually only a max 2 shot per hour. Think I cum more times in an hour now seeing working ladies and in my 50s than I did in my 20s, even though I wasn't seeing WL then. Maybe they turn me on than casual hookups I didn't pay for.
What's the science behind this?Quote:
Originally Posted by RogerWood
I know what u mean, instructions say it only works an hour later for a few hours. I find for me that I get better effect by taking a whole tablet daily when I know im going to punt and start doing so 2 days before. Not sure why it works so well for me,might be in my head (brain end) but it does. I wank a lot, min 2 to 3 times a nite (sleep in separate part of house to wife after 1am) so my libido is high already and I also believe its like all muscles, u either move it or lose it haha. I ignore all the science of dopamine and porn, been watching porn for years and hasn't slowed me up one bit hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by neveragain
You tried Cialis? That's supposed to work for days.Quote:
Originally Posted by RogerWood
Hahahahhaha I know exactly what you mean lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Malort
I'm the same. When I'm punting regularly I don't touch my cock at all. I'm paying for a WL to do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by AUSSIEHOTGUY
Thanks for the suggestion. No i haven't tried it. Guessing it needs a prescription if buying it in person?
Cialis i mean
Cialis is the branded name, Tadalafil is the generic name. Ask your doctor for Tadalafil. IME, works for about 36 hours. 20 mg.Quote:
Originally Posted by RogerWood
Yeah, you need a prescription for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by RogerWood
There are two types of cialis you can take: the 5mg daily type, or a larger dose (up to 20mg) as needed.
The larger dose works for up to 36 hours after you take it, unlike the blue pill which lasts a few hours. It’s sometimes called the weekend drug - you take it on a Friday, and you’ll be set for the whole weekend.
I took the larger dose for a few punts last year and it worked really well most of the time. Sometimes I was too tired or stressed for some reason and it wouldnt work as well.
I’ve now switched to the 5mg daily, and Im getting erections all the bloody time throughout the day and I feel like its massively increased my libido. Im loving it.
Jeez.... punters waiting 15-30 days?? I don't think I've gone 30 days since I was 14! :)
Me - overnight will do! I've thought of even cleaning the pipes a few hours before, then slamming the viagra an hour before, just to test how it goes.... for me it isn't so much the release, but the getting to it, so the longer the better (value for money...)...