Testosterone Supplementation After Prostate Cancer Treatment

madman · Mar 28, 2025

Testosterone and prostate cancer have a complex relationship. In this video from the ISSM and Movember, Dr. Gerald Brock interviews Dr. Mohit Khera on testosterone supplementation after prostate cancer treatment. They discuss the latest understanding of testosterone’s role, the risks of low testosterone, its prevalence, and how to manage testosterone levels and PSA monitoring in prostate cancer survivors.

madman · Jul 29, 2025

Thread 'Testosterone Supplementation After Localized Prostate Cancer: The Current State of the Literature'

Jul 29, 2025

* For clinicians considering TTh in men after prostate cancer treatment, several considerations should guide decision-making. Patient selection is critical with regular monitoring, with close attention to PSA velocity and testosterone levels. The benefits of treating hypogonadism, including improvements in energy, sexual function, bone density, body composition, and potentially cardiovascular health, must be weighed against the theoretical risk of promoting occult cancer cells in each individual patient. The current literature suggests that TTh can be safely...

madman · Aug 9, 2025

Thread 'Testosterone Replacement After Prostate Cancer: Safety, Benefits & Latest Research Uncovered'

Aug 9, 2025

* Gaps in long-term data and areas for further research are identified, underscoring the need for careful application in clinical practice. This paper emphasises a multidisciplinary approach in patient selection, rigorous monitoring protocols, and fully informed decision-making. By presenting a comprehensive review of the evidence, we aim to clarify the role of TRT in improving quality of life for men in remission from prostate cancer, while ensuring that oncological safety remains the highest priority.

Table 1 Comparison of TRT Guidelines from BSSM, AUA, and EAU...