Can we talk about boobs please? Man Boobs. ADT induced gynecomastia.
I ended a 24 weeks of ADT (Orgovyx and Erleada) on Aug.28 2023. About 12 weeks into the treatment I had lost about 70% of my body hair and my chest had started to enlarge. I knew that this was a potential side effect and mentioned it to my Oncologist's Nurse Practitioner and the nurse who over the drug study I was in at the time. I also mentioned that one side was bigger than the other. They both laughed and said "join the club". I said that I had read that one of the side effects could be sensitive breasts, but that my breasts weren't sensitive but that I was started to get sensitive about my breasts. We all laughed. Now 4 months later and no longer on ADT my breasts are about 4 times the size they were before I started ADT. Luckily I was always rather flat chested but I am concerned that they will continue to grow when I resume ADT. I would love to hear what others experiences have been with this rather sensitive topic. And yes now my nipples are very sensitive (sore to the touch).
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Did radiation androgen therapy 4years ago. After treatment I had trouble walking and no energy and my weight went up 250lbs.
My Testosterone was about 518 and I began TRT.
Not much changed in my life and I decided to go on the Carnivore. Within 4 months I was down 60 lbs and feel great.