Prostate Screening at Enigma Healthcare, Tarporley
At Enigma Healthcare we offer private men’s health services for men aged 40 and over, with quick access to prostate screening appointments, no waiting lists, and a modern, welcoming clinic in Tarporley, Cheshire.
Prostate screening helps assess your risk of prostate problems, including cancer, before symptoms appear. At Enigma Healthcare, screening typically includes a PSA blood test and, where appropriate and with your consent, a prostate (DRE) examination. Screening is not a diagnosis, but it can help identify who may benefit from further investigation. From £160.
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Prostate screening helps assess your risk of prostate problems, including cancer, before symptoms appear. At Enigma Healthcare, screening typically includes a PSA blood test and, where appropriate and with your consent, a prostate (DRE) examination. Screening is not a diagnosis, but it can help identify who may benefit from further investigation.
Screening can be especially helpful if you are:
medical history, risk assessment and time for questions
With our health advisors
(if appropriate)
Optional add-on for bowel cancer screening
including next steps if needed
Your GP will advise you individually. In general, certain temporary factors can influence PSA levels (e.g., recent vigorous cycling, ejaculation, prostate infection). We’ll let you know how to prepare so your result is as reliable as possible.
Read moreWe’ll explain your results clearly and discuss any follow-up. If further assessment is recommended, we can arrange referrals to local urology services and imaging where appropriate. You’ll receive everything in writing for your records.
Read moreWe see patients using health insurance and those self-paying for treatment. We’re upfront about costs with no hidden extras. Get in touch and we’ll confirm fees before you book.
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Read moreIf you have had a normal PSA result then yearly is adequate, unless you have concerns about changes to your urinary habits.
A high PSA could mean you have cancer, but PSA can also be raised by having an enlarged prostate, an infection, exercise, or ejaculation. So, in this case you would be referred to a Urologist for evaluation (most common first step is an MRI).
If you have had a normal PSA result then yearly is adequate, unless you have concerns about changes to your urinary habits.
Yes, absolutely there are things that can cause your PSA result to be higher than normal levels.
For every 100 men with a raised PSA level, 85 do not have prostate cancer.
Some of the common causes for elevated PSA include age, prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and urinary tract infections. Having a medical procedure, recent ejaculation, prostate stimulation or recent vigorous exercise can increase PSA levels.
No fasting is usually required. In general, certain temporary factors can influence PSA levels (e.g., recent vigorous cycling, ejaculation, prostate infection). We’ll let you know how to prepare so your result is as reliable as possible.
Not always. Your GP will discuss whether it’s helpful in your case. It’s only performed with your consent.
No. PSA helps assess risk. If results or your examination suggest further checks are needed, we’ll guide you on the next steps.
Many men choose a baseline PSA and risk review from 40+. We’ll help you weigh up the pros and cons for an informed choice.
