pca; nerve sparing surgery; sexual function

Neurosaving erectile function - a new dawn for nerve-sparing prostatectomy

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(25)00091-9/fulltext Really big prostate cancer news today with the release of very interesting results from the Neurosafe Proof trial at the EAU Annual Meeting in Madrid. Also simultaneously published in Lancet Oncology so...
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- Jul 13, 2025
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Advances in Nerve Sparing Surgery for Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer surgery is a rapidly evolving area of medical research as researchers refine the removal of the prostate gland to try and spare men from the unwanted side effects of surgery. This has led to major breakthroughs including the world’s first dual-robot surgery to remove the prostate...
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- Jul 13, 2025
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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