Update on Low Testosterone after ADT

[Will60]

For the full story peruse my previous post on this subject.

On the 29th Jan 2021 I had a blood test to check my PSA and Testosterone levels, PSA was still showing at 0.01, good news, and Testosterone was 2.4 (normal levels should be between 7.0 and 31.0), so still low, but at least its started to come back, slowly.

After my last update I had a discussion with my GP and we agreed that I should try Tadalafil (5mg) and see how I go on. Good news is that they have worked, I can now get erections when required, but unsure if its as a result of the Tadalafil or because my Testosterone is starting to come back and my libido has improved. Am going to continue with the Tadalafil until my next consultation in May, and if my testosterone has increased, until at least baseline (7.0), think I will request the GP lower the Tadalafil dosage to 2.5mg and see how I go on at that dosage, with the ultimate goal of not requiring any ED medication going forward.

My outlook on life is also more positive and the depression that I was suffering from has gone, probably down to the lack of Testosterone at the time. But my PCA journey hasn't been an easy one, and I definitely was not prepared for the mental impact that ADT would have upon me.

Will give another update in May after my next consultation. In the mean time good luck to all who are having or had treatment for Prostate Cancer. Hope the information I have provided gives an insight into what some folk may expect.

Regards,

Will.

[clayfin]

Tadalafil has benefits other than being helpful for ED - the medication relaxes smooth muscles so is beneficial for your entire body. My doc prescribed it before my prostate was removed - I am fortunate in that I did not suffer from ED but I still take 5mg daily for the other benefits that Tadalafil has.