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Posted 3/18/2014 6:08 PM (GMT 0)
Any thoughts on why a testosterone level would double in 6 wks. Went for Blood work and Testosterone went from 390 to 636 in 6 wks.
I'm wondering if the inc in the testosterone level has something to do with the rise if the PSA.
Seem that my PSA levels off for about 4-6 wks. than rises or doubles in the next 6 wks. I don't have enough Testosterone test results . But this sounds reasonable ?
No HT yet.
Posted 3/18/2014 6:22 PM (GMT 0)
Checking back on your previous posts, I see that you have failed RP and SRT, and were about to start on ADT, but have not yet done so.

Testosterone is often suppressed for awhile after radiation, but will usually rise back to normal levels over time. That seems to be what you are experiencing. There is no direct correlation between PSA and testosterone in the normal range. There is a direct correlation between PSA and testosterone in the castrate range (below 50). Normal T levels often fluctuate.

- Allen
Posted 3/18/2014 6:28 PM (GMT 0)
Testosterone level was about 350 pre radiation, so I don't think it's that. What are the normal causes for testosterone spikes ?
Posted 3/18/2014 7:59 PM (GMT 0)
I know there are diurnal variations. Strength training affects it. Other hormones. Why worry? Enjoy it while you have it.
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