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ADT: RO says I need ADT, Urologist says I don't.

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I was 65y (5 years ago) when I went through this.

There has been so much reported on the physical benefits of exercise while on ADT. Here are just a few that I’ve bookmarked:

> Drs. Scholz and Moyad talking about exercise and hormone therapy: https://m.youtube.com/watch

> A paper on The Benefits of Exercise During Hormone Therapy: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/54c68ac6e4b06d2e36a4b8c9/t/55cb7275e4b0d97ae7ff60af/1439396469154/The+Benefits+of+Exercise+During+Hormone+Therapy_Insights+August+2015_PCRI.pdf

> A study about the benefits of exercise to counteract the adverse effects of ADT: (They describe a good resistance-training program): https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/fulltext/2023/04000/resistance_exercise_training_increases_muscle_mass.2.aspx

Maintaining muscle mass (as much as possible) while on ADT is key. But, always consult your family doctor before starting a new exercise program - especially if it’s an intense workout.

If you do what it takes, you’ll do very well with the hormone therapy - it’ll just be an annoyance; if you don’t do anything, hormone therapy can be your worst nightmare.

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Thanks for the info. I'll definitely check them out.