PSA test with a urology consultation at OpenMed Warsaw and Płock
A PSA test with a urology consultation is a complete service that assesses the health of the prostate gland and, if needed, plans further diagnosis or treatment. PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) is a protein produced by prostate cells, and measuring it in the blood is one of the basic tests used in diagnosing prostate conditions. If you want to look after your prostate health preventively or you notice worrying symptoms, we invite you to OpenMed in Warsaw and OpenMed in Płock. Our specialists will review your PSA result, carry out a urology consultation and explain whether further tests are needed.
A raised PSA level does not automatically mean prostate cancer. The result can also be affected by benign prostatic hyperplasia, inflammation of the prostate, urinary tract infections and even recent urological tests or procedures. That is why the result should always be interpreted during a consultation with a urologist, who will take into account the patient's age, reported symptoms and medical history.
When is a PSA test worth doing?
A PSA test is recommended mainly for men over 50 as part of prostate health prevention. In people with a family history, especially where prostate cancer occurred in a father or brother, the doctor may recommend starting regular testing earlier - usually after the age of 45.
A urology consultation with a PSA test is also worth booking when lower urinary tract symptoms appear, such as difficulty passing urine, frequent urination, a weak urine stream, a feeling that the bladder is not fully empty or the need to pass urine often at night. Early diagnosis makes it possible to identify the cause of the symptoms sooner and start the right treatment.
What does a PSA test with a urology consultation look like?
At OpenMed the appointment starts with a blood sample taken to measure the PSA level. This is followed by a urology consultation, during which our specialists discuss the result, take a detailed history and assess your symptoms and risk factors.
If needed, the doctor may carry out a physical examination, including a digital rectal examination of the prostate gland, which remains an important part of urological diagnosis. Depending on the outcome of the consultation, the patient may be referred for further tests such as an ultrasound of the urinary tract, magnetic resonance imaging of the prostate or a prostate biopsy, where there are indications for it.
What does further diagnosis and treatment involve?
An abnormal PSA result is not a diagnosis of a specific disease but a signal that requires further assessment. Our doctors analyse the result in relation to the patient's age, how the PSA level is changing over time and the clinical picture. This makes it possible to distinguish benign changes from situations that require a deeper work-up.
If benign prostatic hyperplasia, inflammation or another urinary tract condition is diagnosed, the doctor presents an individual treatment plan and sets a follow-up schedule. Where prostate cancer is suspected, the patient receives a referral for further diagnosis in line with current urological standards.
Prostate health prevention
Regular preventive testing is one of the most important parts of looking after men's health. A PSA measurement combined with a urology consultation can detect many prostate conditions at an early stage, when treatment options are widest. Even if you have no symptoms, it is worth having tests as recommended by your doctor, particularly after the age of 50 or earlier if prostate cancer runs in your family.
If you would like a PSA test with a urology consultation in Warsaw or Płock, we invite you to OpenMed. Registration by phone and online - the OpenMed team will help you find a convenient appointment time and plan further diagnosis if it is needed.
FAQ PSA test with a urology consultation
No. A raised PSA can also be linked to benign prostatic hyperplasia, inflammation or other conditions. The result should always be assessed by a urologist.
Before the test it is worth avoiding intense physical exercise, cycling and ejaculation for about 24-48 hours. Your doctor or the medical team will give you detailed instructions.
A preventive PSA test is most often recommended for men over 50, and in the case of a family history - at around 45 or as advised by a urologist.
No. At OpenMed a PSA test with a urology consultation can be done privately without a referral.
Not always. The PSA result is one part of the diagnostic picture and should be interpreted together with the medical history, the urological examination and additional imaging or laboratory tests.