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Monday, October, 19, 2009

Testosterone Therapy

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Prostate Cancer and Sex Drive: Can Testosterone Be Used?

By Jay Motola Health Expert

Dear Dr. Motola,

 

My prostate cancer is confined to the prostate. Right now a "wait & see" approach is being taken to the situation. Meanwhile, I believe I need a lot more testosterone to restore my flagging libido. Would testosterone therapy be dangerous, and if so, why?

 

 

Patients who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer should not receive testosterone replacement therapy, as this could be associated with a worsening of the cancer. Watchful waiting for cancer may be an appropriate tr...

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Medications

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This medication contains testosterone. It is used for hormone replacement in men who are not able... Read more »

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...medications because very serious interactions may occur: testosterone (patch, gel, injection)... Read more »

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...medications because very serious interactions may occur: testosterone (patch, gel, injection)... Read more »

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...to a class of drugs known as anti-androgens (anti-testosterone). Testosterone, a natural... Read more »

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...types of prostate cancer need the male hormone testosterone to grow and spread. Leuprolide... Read more »

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