Post by Rick Redner on Jan 6, 2014 19:30:25 GMT -5
Seven years ago Urologists were advising against the use of Testosterone Therapy (to increase a man's sex drive) if a man had a history of prostate cancer. When I went for a consult at UCSF to discuss this issue on 1/6/14 I was told medical thinking regarding this issue has changed.
If a man has an undetectable PSA level, it is possible to get a prescription for testosterone. Here's a link that discusses this issue:
Destroying the Myth
Testosterone Therapy For Men With PC
Here's an interesting study that links low T levels with poor outcomes with prostate cancer, which turns many assumptions previously made about prostate cancer upside down:
Low T & Prostate Cancer Outcomes
I justed started with testosterone, and I'll be sharing my experiences soon.
If you or your partner want to discuss taking testosterone supplements or share your experiences, there's the thread to do this.
If a man has an undetectable PSA level, it is possible to get a prescription for testosterone. Here's a link that discusses this issue:
Destroying the Myth
Testosterone Therapy For Men With PC
Here's an interesting study that links low T levels with poor outcomes with prostate cancer, which turns many assumptions previously made about prostate cancer upside down:
Low T & Prostate Cancer Outcomes
I justed started with testosterone, and I'll be sharing my experiences soon.
If you or your partner want to discuss taking testosterone supplements or share your experiences, there's the thread to do this.