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Back again ... testes have atrophied on ADT
I just hit mid month 5 of 6 on Orgovyx today but got very depressing news from my sexual health doctor. My testes have atrophied to the point that there is a very good chance I may not recover testosterone when ending Orgovyx next month. He also said he's fairly sure that's the cause of my anorgasmia.
I asked what that means and he said I will have to start looking into bone density tests, heart tests, insulin tests, etc because they don't just look at the duration of ADT they look at the duration to recovery.
I asked if testosterone can be supplemented and had a brief moment of hope when he said "yes" but then added "in two years." So I was looking to end Orgovyx next month and start to recover by the end of the year but now it seems I'm in it for the long haul.
I'm second guessing my decision to get treatment. I probably would have had at least 2-3 good years before metastasis and now I'm looking at two years of unhappiness and potential extended side effects.
FWIW, I was so overwhelmed walking back to the subway that I went into an Episcopal church just to get some peace and quiet. I was the only person in there in a city of 1 million+. It's a GORGEOUS old church--60 foot ceilings, chandeliers, stained glass, the works. I had a good cry, then started laughing at the absurdity of praying in a church, to a god I'm not even sure exists, for the ability to have an orgasm.
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I have one of those vibrating toys and it feels great but just can't get me there. I like your late cousin's way of thinking. Thanks
Thank you. That's actually refreshing to hear!
After my prostatectomy 4/25/ 2019 , that was the last day I had an erection, and ejaculated semen, afterwards I tried to stroke to become somewhat erect, but only got semi erect, still flaccid, ,if I maintained the stoking which seemed like forever I could finally orgasm, but pulsed out ALOT of urine, what I'm getting at, is that a vibrator style device helps so much to be able to achieve an orgasm, but need to be aware of the strong pulsing of urine
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3 ReactionsThis kind of honesty is astonishing. I know this post is old and you are probably way beyond all this but it’s for this kind of honesty that I continue to come to this site. I am encouraging my husband to— he is 2 weeks post surgery. Thank you for sharing g this moment with all of us. Hope you are better than you were on this day.
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1 ReactionMy testicals have shrunk some since I began ADT, Orogyx six weeks ago. My erections are frequent thanks to my inspiring new bride, she stimulates me often in many ways and is not bashful about my semi-reduced engorgment, although she says she has not observed any reduction is size. I still give her orgasms once to 3 times a day, almost everyday. But your post concerns me. I have begun having trouble orgasm about 3 weeks ago. I was orgasming once every 3 or so coital sessions, but now for the last 10 days I have had zero orgasms. I thought it was normal what I was going through. How small have your testicals become, if ya dont mind me asking? I would say mine have already lost roughly 20 percent size, maybe more.
@krisinnewhampshire ..and to clarify, my 1 in three orgasms began about three weeks ago, before that I was always 100 percent on the mark in that respect. I am 59 years of age.
We're told God works in mysterious ways....perhaps some are more mysterious than others. Hang in there-nothing easy about any of this. You're not alone.
@heavyphil Inspiration and wisdom here. But, also, Ummm....please tell...any items you recommend for a toy wish list?