Does TRT Cause Prostate Cancer? Can Men Treated for Prostate Cancer Use TRT?

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Does Testosterone Cause Prostate Cancer? Can Men Treated for Prostate Cancer Use TRT?

This is an excerpt from my book Ensuring Prostate Health—No Link Found Between Androgen Levels and Risk for Prostate Cancer The prostate is a gland that is part of the male reproductive system. Its function is to store and secrete a slightly alkaline (pH 7.29) a milky fluid which usually...

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Dr Khera explains why testosterone therapy may be safe for some men after prostate treatment:

 

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Testosterone Therapy After Prostate Cancer Treatment: A Review of Literature

ABSTRACT Introduction: Although testosterone therapy (TTh) is the standard practice in otherwise healthy hypogonadal men, this therapy has historically been contraindicated in men with a history of prostate cancer. Recent evidence suggests that there is minimal or no prostate cancer growth in...

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Trends in Testosterone Therapy use in PCa Survivors in the United States

ABSTRACT Background: Physician prescribing patterns surrounding the use of testosterone therapy (TTh) in men with a history of prostate cancer (CaP) is not well described. Aim: To characterize the demographics and usage patterns of testosterone therapy in men with a history of prostate cancer...

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TRT in Men with Biochemical Recurrence and Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Abraham Morgentaler, MD, FACS, summarizes results from a study on testosterone therapy for patients with advanced prostate cancer.

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Circulating free testosterone and risk of aggressive prostate cancer: Prospective and Mendelian randomisation analyses in international consortia - PubMed

Previous studies had limited power to assess the associations of testosterone with aggressive disease as a primary endpoint. Further, the association of genetically predicted testosterone with aggressive disease is not known. We investigated the associations of calculated free and measured total...

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Innovations in Testosterone Therapy in Men Treated for Prostate Cancer

Urology Times® is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022. To mark the occasion, we are highlighting 50 of the top innovations and developments that have transformed the field of urology over the past 50 years. In this installment, Amy Pearlman, MD, interviews Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH on how...

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Testosterone Therapy in Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer Posted by Abraham Morgentaler, MD, FACS | Jun 2019

Testosterone Therapy in Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer Posted by Abraham Morgentaler, MD, FACS | Jun 2019 Testosterone Therapy in Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer

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TRT and prostate cancer

Introduction: It has been well established that male hypogonadism has a significant impact on patient quality of life and that replacement of testosterone can markedly improve symptoms and potentially offer a protective effect. The connection between testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and...

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How testosterone therapy use in men with prostate cancer has evolved

https://www.urologytimes.com/view/how-testosterone-therapy-use-in-men-with-prostate-cancer-has-evolved Based on current studies and anecdotal evidence, many of today’s urologists think it’s relatively safe to administer testosterone replacement in hypogonadal men on active surveillance or in...

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The Relationship between Testosterone & the Prostate

There are many questions about prostate cancer and testosterone. In this episode, Dr. Geo discusses their relationship and more. Is having high testosterone bad for the prostate? Does high testosterone cause prostate cancer? Can I be on testosterone therapy if I have been diagnosed with...

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