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Not a medical person so just my thoughts and perspective. The objective behind taking Lupron is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/663878/

Discussion: Can Lupron dosage be lowered to cut down on side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2021

@cadaddy It’s the low testosterone that causes the hot flash not Orgovyx. Some people say that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1485961/

Discussion: How long after stopping Orgovyx did you notice a difference?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 6:08pm

Are you now waiting to see if HRT or stopping Lupron starts your naturally occuring testosterone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244215/

Discussion: Resolution of Side Effects after Stopping ADT/Lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2025

I was on Lupron from 4/2017 to 02/2024 then on Orgovyx since then. Because I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342920/

Discussion: Hormone Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2025

Here's an update to my previous posts if interested. All the best to you. "Exactly 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109110/

Discussion: How long do Lupron side effects last after treatment concludes?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2024

@denis76 Exercise increases testosterone but ADT/lutamides keep it low enough to affect PCa cells. I understand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522156/

Discussion: Testosterone as fuel, let's think about it together ...

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 6:48am

@brianjarvis Hey, He is 78 yo, and the Urologist recommended that at this age, orchiectomy is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1517736/

Discussion: Opinion wanted on PSA result

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Posted: Mar 2 8:55am

I'm 20 months post RARP and I haven't noticed that. Nor had I heard of that,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1502809/

Discussion: Very Oily Skin post RARP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 10 8:55pm

@peterj116 yes i had nerve sparing surgery, feels like it wants to work but doesnt. does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1434131/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy, no erections, use pump: Discouraged, any tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2025

Just ay follow up. My testosterone started rising steadily I had to go back on orgovyx...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1393461/

Discussion: Orgovyx as lifelong treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2025

Somewhat surprised by your radiologist's perspective... Not sure why he says it requires "closer medical management..."...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/612431/

Discussion: Hot Flashes and Hormonal Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2021

This article discusses testosterone recovery after ADT (https://www.urotoday.com/conference-highlights/astro-2025/astro-2025-prostate-cancer/163445-astro-2025-the-kinetics-of-testosterone-recovery-after-androgen-deprivation-therapy-implications-for-outcome.html) Based on this article, a 65 year old...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1430494/

Discussion: Hubby has ?’s ADT with Decipher .43

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2025

Thanks so much to everyone for the replies — I really appreciate the input. I do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335704/

Discussion: Switching from Orgovyx to Bicalutamide

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2025

I agree. I was not told about penile or testicular shrinkage/atrophy. I would not have consented...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1233605/

Discussion: Reversal of penile shortening after stopping Lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2025

It sounds like you had a Gleason 7, that’s why only 6 months of hormone therapy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140052/

Discussion: Back again ...

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

Orgovyx pills are supposed to let your testosterone return more quickly after stopping than ADT injectables...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118147/

Discussion: Is this true?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2024

I am curious what your side effects were with bicalutamide. High dose bicalutamide alone is considered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960996/

Discussion: Anyone take a Treatment Holiday? Intermittent use of ADT (hormone Tx)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

Just saw this " Relugolix Approval Expected to Alter Treatment for Advanced Prostate Cancer Best to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744081/

Discussion: After recurrence, what else besides radiation and 6 month Orgyvx (ADT)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2022

Forget sex and stop testosterone the fertilizer of PC Else you have 10 fingers and a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/802359/

Discussion: Confused and sad

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2023

@ozzie51 Hey, how soon after the orchiectomy did you start with antiandrogen therapy to deal with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1419925/

Discussion: Anyone considered bilateral orchiectomy: Why or why not?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2025

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