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Jay Motola

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Urologist

Hot Flashes from Lupron: When Will They Stop?

Dear Dr. Motola, I'm having hot flashes after one injection of Lupron 6 months ago. When will they stop? I took Casodex for one month before surgery. I've had LRP and margins were clear.  I am still having problems with erections as well.     Ongoing hot flashes after stopping Lupron therapy are commonly seen.  Most... Read moreChevron
David Avila

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blood in semen

I noticed today that when I ejaculated i had some blood in my semen i am a 51 year old man could this be a sign of prostate problems ?
posted 05/21/2008, comments (0)|
Craig  Stoltz

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Health Journalist

Proscar, Aggressive Tumor Risk Questioned

Proscar, a widely used drug used to shrink the prostate, may not cause aggressive prostate cancer tumors after all. Back in 2003, a big government study found that Proscar reduced risk of developing prostate cancer by 25 percent--but appeared to boost the incidence of aggressive, potentially lethal tumors.   Well, five years later doctors... Read moreChevron
posted 05/21/2008, comments (0)|
Jay Motola

Jay Motola, Health Pro

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Urologist

Low PSA: Can Your PSA Level Be Too Low?

Dear Dr. Motola, If a person has a low PSA can you attribute this to any particular factor or factors? In other words are there any medical reasons for a low PSA? A friend told me that there has to be mitigating factors for this low score.     A low PSA is usually desirable as it will be associated with a lower likelihood of... Read moreChevron
Jeff

Avodart add-on

I was diagnosed with Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in August of 2006. I have been taking hytrin (terazosin) (80mg) each evening since then.   My wife saw an ad for Avodart (dutasteride) (0.5mg). I googled it then asked my urologist about it. He gave me some samples and a prescription and told me to take it in addition to the... Read moreChevron

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