Is testosterone replacement therapy after adt a good idea?

[Worked_the_World]

I will be coming off Orgovyx in four to six months. My testosterone level is currently at 8. Erections and orgasms are nonexistent. PSA is <0.1. Age is 85.

Can I consider testosterone replacement safely?

[Tall_Allen]

I enjoyed reading your profile! In fact, Richard Wassersug has written about it.You can read his article here:

tikkun.org/embracing-a-eunu...

I think your doctor will want you to be free of external testosterone for a couple of years so there is proof that all the cancer has been killed. But I see the argument for TRT to just a normal level.

[Carlosbach in reply to Tall_Allen]

Thanks for sharing this link to Dr. Wassersug's article. I found his views on our liminal status as Eunuchs interesting and helpful.

[Don_1213]

I'll refer you to this thread: healthunlocked.com/advanced... - which has a bit about that.. (some from me, who is on TRT, and a few other guys also on TRT, we must think it's a good idea.)

My guess is the same as TA's thoughts - I suspect your oncologist will want to see some period of very low (or non-measurable) PSA before putting you on TRT, but as TA also pointed out - there are some good arguments for supplementing T being helpful in treatment and given your maturity (you have a few years on me) sooner rather than later might be reasonable.

[turkeyjoe1]

At 85 I would do anything and everything that would enhance my QOL. Live onward!

[PrettyUnhappyGuy]

For me it’s either get my T back or put my rifle in my mouth and blow my head off. Doctors won’t do it but I’ve hopefully found an online provider who will. I will lie about the prostate cancer question and hope they don’t look at my medical records (I get a feeling they won’t—I’m sure most of them just want to sell as many prescriptions as possible). I made a HUGE mistake believing my doctor that T would come back after Orgovyx and it hasn’t. Taking that sh*t was the biggest mistake of my life.