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Tadalafil Alone or in Combination with Tamsulosin for the Management for LUTS/BPH and ED

For the first couple weeks had mild heartburn. That has subsided now. Doc said if I wanted to take a little more when playtime was about to happen, it would be fine. If I take another 5mg then my nose will become a little stopped up.
- Ranger Rick
- Post #9
- Oct 30, 2020
- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)
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Tadalafil Alone or in Combination with Tamsulosin for the Management for LUTS/BPH and ED

I was also instructed not to take them at the same time. I take tadalafil in the morning and Tamsulosin after dinner. Have had no issues so far. Usually only get up once at night to pee instead of 3-4.
- Ranger Rick
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- Oct 30, 2020
- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)
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Tadalafil Alone or in Combination with Tamsulosin for the Management for LUTS/BPH and ED

I've been taking the combo since June and have seen significant improvement in BPH. My pharmacist suggested I ask the Dr about it and he agreed.
- Ranger Rick
- Post #2
- Oct 30, 2020
- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)
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High PSA

Mine made a jump like that and the doctor ordered another test and for me not have sex or masturbate for 3 days before the bloodwork. Went from 5.1 to 1.8. I always hold out before blood work now.
- Ranger Rick
- Post #10
- Sep 26, 2020
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038