alfred long
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        It is interesing that last year my numbers read the same.  I have been having an annual test and examination since I turned 50.  I am now going on 76.  I have had numbers reading in the 6 range and fluxuating downward over the years.  Last year I visited my Urologist with the PSA reading in the 4.3 range.  He was unconcerned about the number and did a rectal examination also.  This year my reading was 3.2 after 13 months interval.  He did the exam as usual and pronounced a very health prostate gland.  This is what I would do, GET A SECOND OPINION.  Additionally I do not take any form of medication eg Saw Palmetto which is good for the prostate of course, but I think I would rather have my tests without it.  Some doctors do things off the cuff, additionally a biopsy is usually done after some other tests.  Perhaps the Doctor has his reasons for recommending a biopsy, I don't know.  I still would feel comfortable with a second opinion and go from there.  In any case do it in a timely fashion.