Experiences with

Combination therapy

Hi all, new here and desperate for help. I started with bladder irritation, like UTI full bladder after urination feelings back in May 2023. Did all the tests for UT which came back negative. GP suspected GSM (Genito-urinary syndrome of the Menopause) so I was prescribed vaginal oestrogen, along with

Alright, before we get into the great 'diet debate,' let's all agree—whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or eat a 'balanced' diet (whatever that means), we all know that none of us are immune to a diagnosis of prostate cancer. Now, onto my real issue: ADT. In just six months, I've gained over 8 kg (18

Does Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) work with hormone replacement therapy? Answered by Michelle Moser RPh https://youtu.be/CQHPzIrDQ7I For information on LDN, go to https://linktr.ee/ldnrt Our webinars and training courses can be purchased from https://www.ldnrtevents.com/collections/webinars-and-training-courses

My plan is to have salvage brachytherapy or cryotherapy. The thing is these treatments will take time to be scheduled, especially brachytherapy as this would be with Dr Zelefsky in New York and I don’t have an interview with him until Nov 19. I meet with my urologist on Oct 29 to go over the recent

After approx. month of Doublet therapy with Firmagon & Nubeqa PSA (Oct 2024)down from last test in August 2024 335 to 32 and T down to 13. When I started I was ADT naive. SE: some tolerable night hot flashes, some insomnia that was prescribed Seroquell which zonked me out the next day but helped a bit

Morning all,I have DIE and had surgery in 2016 to diagnose it. It was starting to go into my bowel and was wrapped around my appendix etc. I'm on the waiting list for hysterectomy/oophorectomy and endo excision ( over a year wait). I'm struggling and I'd really appreciate your opinion. I've had X4 lots

I had to have a hysterectomy in March this year at Poole Hospital, Dorset, as I had a fibroid that couldn't be removed with less invasive surgery so hysterectomy was my only option. Since the hysterectomy eventhough my ovaries weren't removed, I am now perimenopausal and on HRT gel and progesterone.The

Hello, My dad has been on ADT for ~6 months. All is going to plan at the moment and he had some recent tests to determine when to start radiation (we were thinking this November to keep the ball rollin’). His recent PSA is down to .09 (from I think like 12 back in January 2024). CT scan shows cancer

Hello, I’ve been struggling physically and mentally for over 3 years since my husband passed away. I’m possibly in the early stages of perimenopause. I’m struggling with extreme fatigue, poor memory/ terrible brain fog, general aches/pains in joints & muscles, low mood and weight gain. I was diagnosed

Hi, I’ve been struggling physically and mentally for over a year. I’m post menopause and now on HRT. I’m struggling with extreme fatigue and very low mood with anxiety. Terrible brain fog and weight gain. My hormone specialist wants to try me on 75mg Novothyral as my hormone levels have improved

Just curious about something. Back when I was on Lupron (and Abiraterone), I had lost pretty much all of my chest hair as well as a lot of the hair I had on my arms and legs and pubic area. During my ADT vacation the hair all came back which is fine. After recurrence, I was prescribed Orgovyx (and

The study included the data from thirteen RCTs (16 292 patients). For mHSPC, ADT + docetaxel + darolutamide demonstrates less cardiotoxicity than ADT + decetaxel + abiraterone acetate + prednisone due to a lower risk of hypertension and arrhythmias from decreased mineralocorticoid excess. In addition

I'm still working on getting a proper understanding of what this Book of the Week is all about. I keep setting it going, and drifting off to sleep. However, today I was awake enough to listen (with quite a good level of attention) to episode 4, which starts off talking about rheumatoid arthritis and

Metformin does not improve survival in unselected metastatic patients but may improve cancer outcomes and survival in high volume patients. Metabolic parameters were significantly improved overall. LBA70 Adding metformin to androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for patients (pts) with metastatic hormone

Diagnosed in August this year with 4+3 and 3+4 PC. However Last PSA was 4.7. Trying to decide on treatment options. I am in the Boston area and have access to Cyberknife, Ethos Varian, or Retzius Prosectomy. 72 years old. I would prefer SBRT but without ADT as I had polio at 1 years old. My muscle

I'm 87, diagnosed Gleason 9. After a year and a half of Orgovyx and Zytiga my PSA has risen from a low of 0.69 to 6. However, my T level remains below 10. My recent scan, posted here, shows most of the PC gone or smaller. The drugs are very hard on me. My question is should I stop using the ADT drugs

I have been using oestrogel for over a year now and swapped to hrt patches about 2 months ago.I never tested for oestrogen or prog levels though.i am 52.I have been taking elvanse for adhd for over a year also...again didn't take any bloods. I am now in thos last week upping 150to 175 levothyroxine and

I have had minor anxiety my entire life and recently underwent a life changing event breaking my family apart. This has caused me to experience chronic anxiety and start to cope with childhood traumas and low self esteem. I have undergone cognitive behavioral therapy and feel comfortable in my ability

So I stopped the HRT alendronic acid and calcium and waited a month before taking the medicheck full blood test. Felt better but still struggling with weight BUT NOT CRYING anymore 😂😂 . All seems normal according to them but no idea about ranges. Only one antibody thing I the red. I'll try and upload

YOU! Yes - you over there who might be regarded as being "older". It is YOUR fault! THEY want to remove your thyroid hormone prescription. Just because you are older. But THEY are having problems doing that and the problems are: ❗️patients' perceived need for thyroid