Good day all,
So I am back with another Testosterone question regarding your experiences (by the way I am 69).
I was allowed to stop taking Orgovyx on August 31, 2023, as my PSA was negligible. My bloodwork on 3/28/24 shows a PSA of 0.05 and a T level of 16 (yikes).
My RO originally thought my T level would rise much higher but I was doubtful being I was on TRT for over 16 years and had a pre-diagnosis level of 770.
During my tele-visit with my RO/NP, they acknowledged the challenges of the low T (fatigue, muscle weakness and joint issues, weight gain, and zero libido. While they acknowledge some of the studies that show testosterone therapy does not negatively impact post-prostate cancer men, they are not convinced,,,,,,, yet.
I met with my urologist yesterday and he expressed some of the same concerns, He also questions that if a man's T level increases on its own, why is that ok, yet TRT is not good/safe...?
He wrote a prescription for a low-dose T shot every 10-14 days with 90-day blood tests. I am seriously considering it as my QOL has been so significantly impacted. Oh yes, the hot flashes continue, 7 months since my last ADT pill.
My question to you all is, did your T level increase after ADT, and if so, how long did it take and what did it increase from and to?
Thank you - this forum has been very helpful!!
I had Lupron injection ($5K) and 6 months later I could barely get out of bed. Tested my T and it was at 100. I started TRT and felt much better the very next day. Later blood work at 6 months had my Testosterone come back to about low 500's