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    posted 07/21/2008, comments (0)

    Avodart, Flomax, and Decreased Ejaculate: When Will it Stop?

    Dear Dr. Motola,   Should Flomax/Avodart permanently affect ejaculate volume even after discontinuing medication? I am a 61 year old who had fairly normal ejaculate volume prior to taking Flomax and Avodart. I took these two drugs for three months, but stopped two months ago. I am surprised that the one side-effect of the drug (reduced... Read moreChevron
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    posted 07/14/2008, comments (2)

    Treating Elevated PSA with Antibiotics

    A common reason to see the urologist is for an elevated PSA, or prostate specific antigen. A man's PSA can rise for a number of reasons. Inflammation or infection of the prostate, prostatic enlargement and, of course, cancer of the prostate are the most common causes of an elevated PSA.   A recent study from Palermo Italy reviewed the... Read moreChevron
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    posted 06/16/2008, comment (1)

    What Might Cause a Decrease in Ejaculation?

    Dear Dr. Motola, Over a period of a year my amount of fluid ejaculated has dropped to almost zero. Do you have any thoughts on what might be contributing to this? Is this a common problem?The normal aging process is associated with a gradual decrease in ejaculatory volume. Patients who have had previous surgery on their prostate or on the... Read moreChevron
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    posted 06/02/2008, comment (1)

    Prostate Cancer and Sex Drive: Can Testosterone Be Used?

    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... Read moreChevron
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    posted 05/27/2008, comment (1)

    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
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