If you are taking a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor (finasteride or dutasteride), your measured PSA is suppressed.
If you are taking a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor (finasteride or dutasteride), your measured PSA is suppressed. The corrected value estimates what your PSA would read off the medication so it can be compared against normal reference ranges.
The multiplier applied depends on how long you have been on the medication: about 1.5x under 12 months, 2.0x between 12 and 24 months, 2.3x between 2 and 7 years, and 2.5x beyond 7 years. This reflects the cumulative suppression of PSA over time.
The corrected value itself has no symptoms. It is a tool for interpretation. Any urinary or prostate-related symptoms should be discussed with your doctor.
Dietary choices that support prostate and metabolic health apply equally here: vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fatty fish, and cooked tomato products.
Limit heavy alcohol and ultra-processed foods. The corrected value and its trend over time should be interpreted together with your doctor.
Educational information only — not a diagnosis. Every Pheno result is interpreted in context and reviewed by a physician.
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