Impact of metformin on serum prostate-specific antigen levels: Data from the national health and nutrition examination survey 2007 to 2008.

Journal: Medicine
Published Date: Dec 1, 2017

Abstract

PURPOSE: A possible association between metformin use and the development of prostate cancer (PCa) has been reported. However, there is limited information on the impact of long-term metformin use on serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels. We investigated the association between exposure to metformin and PSA levels among diabetic patients who were not previously diagnosed with PCa.

Authors

  • Jee Soo Park
    Department of Urology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Kwang Suk Lee
    Department of Urology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Won Sik Ham
  • Byung Ha Chung
  • Kyo Chul Koo
    Department of Urology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

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