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ADT, Hot Flashes and Ashwagandha: Is it safe?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Nov 25, 2025 | Replies (23)Comment receiving replies
Your comments are helpful. My testosterone was already very low and had never been high (200 to 300 range) before Lupron. For me the Lupron was overkill as my testosterone dropped to about 7 and after 4 months has recovered to about nine. I believe that Lupron should not be prescribed at the same level for every man. Smaller and older men plus those whose testosterone level is already low should be given a smaller dose. One size does not fit all, and you would think that the so-called geniuses of the medical field would know better. Too big a dose very likely causes more severe side effects like I am having 7 months after my last 3 month shot.
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A smaller dose would allow testosterone to be higher, but it would still get low enough to cause side effects. Don’t think it would help much in the long run.
After five years of following many online meetings every month, I’ve never heard of someone having a lower dose of Lupron.
Your side effects are due to the fact that it’s taking a while for your testosterone to come back. Usually, it comes back pretty good after 9 to 12 months. Have you had your testosterone level checked? You could always get testosterone injections, though you need to speak to your doctor about that since it can cause the cancer to come back more quickly.
It’s true that some people take a lot longer for it to come back, and for some, it doesn’t come back at all.