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Posted 09 Jan 2025 at 14:58

Looking for penis pump recommendations 

just seen my blood test results after 5 weeks op.  Does anyone know about the figures please.  

Coded entry - Total prostate specific antigen level (XaPqN)

< 0.1 ug/L |< 4.51;

Raised PSA results are seen in prostate cancer, BPH and prostatitis. N; ormal results can occur in

intra-capsular prostate

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Posted 09 Jan 2025 at 16:14

Hi Kev. 

Welcome to the forum, mate.

I'm not medically trained, but I believe the <0.1 figure relates to your PSA. The < arrow means it's lower than 0.1 which is the lowest your laboratory measures to. It is therefore 'undetectable' which is obviously great news.

The other <4.5 figure relates to the upper limit of the acceptable normal level of someone your age, who had a prostate.

Edited by member 09 Jan 2025 at 16:31  | Reason: Typo

User
Posted 09 Jan 2025 at 17:32

Thanks Adrian 

User
Posted 09 Jan 2025 at 18:41

Hi Kev, 

Did you have nerve sparing surgery?

If so, it may be worth buying one from lovehoney. Mine was inexpensive and still working after 5 years. 

Otherwise, you can approach your GP with a view to getting a more professional (and more expensive) one on prescription. 

Cheers, 

Kev. 

User
Posted 09 Jan 2025 at 20:11

Thanks Kev.  I got a meeting with surgeon next week.   See what he  says.    👍

User
Posted 09 Jan 2025 at 21:42
A less than sign (<) on your PSA is always good. It means that it doesn't register at the lowest level the test picks up.

Hospitals seem to differ over when is a good time to start penile rehabilitation (= penis pump).. I can imagine that they might think it is a risk while things are still healing.

In my case, the specialist nurse in urology was very clear, she wrote a "prescribe this" letter to my GP at the appropriate time. You could ask at your appointment when they recommend doing it.

 
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