A lot of men worry about their PSA levels. PSA stands for "prostate specific antigen" and it tends to be elevated in men with prostate cancer or other problems.
But, is it really something you should be worried about?
The answer is you should not "worry" about any prostate problems.
Whether it is cancer or prostate enlargement (BPH) or prostatitis, worrying will almost always make your prostate symptoms (whatever they may be) much worse. And this is especially true if you have a prostate infection -- where even relaxation drugs are often prescribed for this very reason.
But aside from not worrying, the answer is yes, you should be concerned.
You should also get your PSA levels checked regularly.
And this is especially true if prostate cancer runs in your family (i.e. if your father, grandfather, uncle, or brother have it or have had it).
That does not mean YOU will necessarily have the problem. But, you should take precautions just in case.
And part of taking those precautions is getting your PSA checked on a regular basis. It is not a set-in-stone indicator that you do or don't have any prostate problems, though.
This is becoming more and more well known with each year, too. Too many men who have low PSA blood levels have had cancer. And too many men with high levels have been fine. So you cannot base it all on that one test. Still, it is one indicator, and checking your PSA levels regularly may help your doctor determine if more testing is necessary or not.
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