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Expert_badge Jay Motola

Jay Motola

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Urologist

What is a Normal Testosterone Level?

Dear Dr. Motola,   Four years ago I had surgery for a left inguinal hernia, which unfortunately resulted in uncorrected internal post-op bleeding causing ischemia and subsequent atrophy to the left testicle.  Until recently, I've never had my testosterone level checked against the reference range.  I am 83 years old and... Read moreChevron
posted 06/30/2008, comments (0)|
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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)|
Expert_badge Craig  Stoltz

Craig Stoltz

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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)|
Expert_badge Jay Motola

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Is the Memokath Stent a Good Option for Enlarged Prostate?

Dear Dr. Motola, I am 62 years old. I have had Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia for about 6 years. My latest PSA count is 0.9 and I have been on Flomax for the past 6 years. My urologist prescribed Avodart which I found prevented me from having a sexual climax so have stopped taking it. He has now suggested that he "implant" a Memokath Stent... Read moreChevron
Jonley

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I am 63, had BPH for 6 years, have been on Flomax, need surgery.

UNABLE TO HAVE AN ORGASM

Dear Dr Greenstein,I have BPH and am on Flomax and, more recently, Avodart.While on Flomax alone I had no problem having an orgasm.However, while on Flomax and Avodart I am unable to have one. I came off the Avodart but remained on Flomax and now find that I cannot have an orgasm. Is this a side effect of both Flomax and Avodart? - and... Read moreChevron