Causes of sore nipples on a male

Posted by graybeard46 @graybeard46, Mar 18 7:35am

I finished my prostate surgery, radiation and 2 shots of Lupron 15 months ago last few weeks my nipples are tender and hurt when touched. Anyone have this experience and what could cause it . Also what id the purpose of seeing your radiologist every 6 months as long as my PSA is close to zero?

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There is no reason to see a radiologist every six months. I’ve not seeing my radiologists even once after having been treated with salvage radiation or SBRT radiation on metastasis. They have no need to see you. Is it possible they are running a study and that is why they want to meet with you.

If your PSA remains undetectable, then meeting them is Quite unusual.

I have an oncologist that directs my treatment and I meet with her through video conferencing every four months. I may never need to see that radiation oncologist again,

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Thanks I will question my radiologist to convince me I need to see him , but wonder if my tender nipples is from past treatment

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I had LARP six years ago. After 3 years and clean pet scan given the ok to supplement my testosterone. Supplementing your testosterone requires you keep an eye on your estrogen levels. Testosterone is converted into estradiol. Increased estrogen for me causes my nipples to be sore. I have not taken any medications such as Lupron but I might think there could be a correlation. In any case a hormone checkup may be in order.

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@graybeard46
What other medications are you on? Many medications cause nipple sensitivity and pain. I had one medication prescribed by heart failure doctor and I had every side affect listed. One of them was nipple pain. They changed my medication and solved it.

Talk to your radiologist of why wanting to see you. He is your professional medical expert and you need to know why if that is a concern for you. For me I would prefer a medical professional who wanted to continue seeing me.

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I no longer see my radiation oncologist, but I do see my medical oncologist every 6 months to coordinate my scheduled PSA and other bloodwork and to consult with her about the results.

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