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One of the things doctors tend not to mention when they're listing those pesky ADT side effects, like weight gain, boobs, hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and depression, is that, sooner or later with no testosterone in your blood your junk is going to shrivel to near pre-pubescent proportions. You're going to glance down in your bathroom mirror one day and have one of those WTF moments. Be ready for it!

(No, I'm not adding any photo "to bring my post to life," thank you)

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pjoshea13 profile image
pjoshea13

As Dr. Strum once said: "Use it or lose it." -Patrick

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3100connecticut in reply topjoshea13

"Gone but not forgotten." - Dr. Drang

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noirhole

Pump it! Dr. Wong.

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NPfisherman

Thank you for posting...laughed till tears came after reading your post--last line especially, and the responses...best laugh all day...

Fish

Tall_Allen profile image
Tall_Allen

Penis tissue atrophies from disuse. The problem is worse when the tissue lacks nerve innervation after prostatectomy. Some men using ADT use a pump daily to promote blood flow and prevent atrophy.

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KJMinPhx

Yah, same issue with me, even worse. So small almost inverted. Why pump since nothing works?

in reply toKJMinPhx

I’ve heard of inversion machines but this is different.

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3100connecticut

Sorry, no photos for you. Try dirtyoldmenneedlovetoo.com

FCoffey profile image
FCoffey

Sildenafil 20 mg every night at bedtime restores nocturnal erections, which nourish the penis and prevent the formation of scar tissue. Scar tissue leaks, resulting in ED.

Use it or lose it indeed. Do whatever you have to do to exercise it at least once a week.

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mcp1941

Three urologists and two MO's never mentioned penis rehab. I now need a pair of tweezers and a magnifying glass when I urinate.

Mike P

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Tjc1 in reply tomcp1941

Either did mine really to had to ask

I tried the injections and they didnt even work.

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3100connecticut in reply toTjc1

uh, what???

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Tjc1 in reply to3100connecticut

Yea search it youll see. Was scared to death of the needle but wasnt bad.

leo2634 profile image
leo2634

Junk has shrunk but I'm still alive and raising all kinds of Hell. I do

Think it's a fair trade off.

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pilot52

It allows you know to think with your real brain.....I once played golf frequently with a radiologist . He said the day he lost his libido was the day he was set free....If you do not have any memories by now you were not going make any in the near future anyway...enjoy the freedom...besides most women fake the big O at our age just to make us feel better....they want a good cup of coffee, a long walk on the beach, and a good book....are we even in this equation..?? and our credit card..Have fun hang a weight on it ...look at every one who stretches their ear lobes and bottom lips...we already have something to attach too with out piercing it.....Grounded Sky King....

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gleason9guy in reply topilot52

I couldn't agree more with this statement. This loss of libido has been a gift. Of course, it would have been the end of the world at half my age!

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cigafred in reply togleason9guy

Well stated. Clint Eastwood once said something about the benefits of no longer being led around by the little guy in a German army helmet.

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Tjc1

Yea it will shrink for sure. Pump worked for awhile but wife left to take care of our granddaughter for 6 months and that finished it off. Having to push all around where the little guy was to get him out was not only fustrating but not to sanitary either. Tried injections no go. So i learend about an implant and insurance will pay! I did not get any size back but i can use it and it is a great feeling partly of what is was to be a man.

The wife and i never did give up sex except for the first year on ADT when seeing the cover of a hustler magizine would make me cringe. To anyone new to ADT i suggest looking into the inplant.

I was never told about it.

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3100connecticut in reply toTjc1

What sort of pump are we talking about here?

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Tjc1 in reply to3100connecticut

Penis pump. Itt sucks the blood onto your penis and then you put a tight fitting ring at the base.

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EdBar

I found that landing my first sailfish and having it sit n my lap for a photo before releasing it was close to orgasmic.

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EdBar

That’s pretty awesome, I take my fishing really seriously, always had the obsession but it is now in hyperdrive, fortunately my wife loves it too. I even got a tattoo a couple years ago that sums it up, it has a circle hook with a length of line coming off of it that spells “One More Cast”

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Break60

Agree ; I can’t find my junk . It hides inside.

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EdBar

Ya I’ve been picking up the new Spinfisher VI reels too. On a chartered trip out of Marathon caught a 15-20 lb Blackfin on a 4500 with a Travala medium rod. Reel performed like a champ. I’ve got a couple 6500’s, a 5500 and a 4500. Probably gonna pick up another 5500 for surf fishing. We go to Ponce area regularly, got a buddy with a condo on Ormand. I could go on and on. Catch em up!

Ed

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Break60

12? Are you kidding? Are (were) you in movies? Bob

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3100connecticut in reply toBreak60

Think he's on the metric scale.

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deano58

I believe there is a medical term for this.

it's called "Scared Turtle Syndrome".

LOL!

Tjc1 profile image
Tjc1

I got enough to get er done

EdBar profile image
EdBar

I will keep that in mind, I live in Atlanta but fishing takes me to Florida often. I know a great Charter out of Ponce. Be great to get together.

Ed

EdBar profile image
EdBar

Not familiar with that one, we live in the northern burbs and while I was working I had several accounts in downtown Atlanta and ITP but never came across that house. Still, small world...

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GoBucks

I asked my Doc for 1/2 of a viagra. He said that won't do the job. I told him I don't want it for sex. I just don't want to pee on my shoes anymore.

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3100connecticut in reply toGoBucks

...and what did he say?

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JavaMan in reply toGoBucks

This forum needs more than the heart emoji. I could have used one of those “laughed out loud” ones for this. Nice!

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3100connecticut in reply toGoBucks

Tip: remove shoes before peeing.

in reply to3100connecticut

Yeah but than you hit the floor. ugh

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erjlg3

Not funny but your words are very funny 😂🤣

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Jimhoy

It happened fairly quickly for me!! I had a follow up appointment with my Urologist and he asked me “how are you doing”?!! I pointed to the poster of the sawn in half guy on the wall and said, “I want to look like that guy again!!! He proceed to describe me to a tee and sent md to mens health!! 5mg viagra equal nightly & a pump....no improvement!!

That’s a big cut . Well, at least you had a lot to lose.

La pura vida!

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mcp1941

Barely - Uro wanted to start me on self cath but I told him that I would keep A close watch on urine retention. I think once you start selt cath there is no going back and the problem of infections no matter how sterile you do the procedure.

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j-o-h-n

What's a penis?

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Wednesday 05/29/2019 11:11 PM DST

in reply toj-o-h-n

Don’t know ,rings a bell!

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Jimhoy in reply toj-o-h-n

Not saying that its small but that bump on my a$$ isn’t a pimple!!!

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