androgel and prostate

[buckeyes2]

has anyone ever experienced enlarged prostate while on hrt? my doc put me on it about 2 yrs ago and after my last visit he said we needed to stop because of the sides im getting. this really sux because i have a 5 month supply left and i really enjoyed using the stuff.

 

[mm107]

SEND IT ON OVER HERE lol. Damn, any other topicals you migh be able to use? I love learning more about topical creams. Seems like such a smart idea. Its something i really would look into. low doses of test through a gel. must be good.

 

[thelion2005]

He probably looked at your high DHT level after a blood test. Or he "found" your prostate enlarged.

My Doc believes that increased esto enlarges the prostate. What was your esto level?

 

[Lifterforlife]

Yeah, usually unless you have already existing BPH or something, then T therapy will not cause any problems. I agree completely with Lion, high E2 is normally the cause. You should have the doc check that.

Are you using any anti E at all?

Some simple remedies if it is not already too bad is Saw Palmetto, Stinging Nettle, Lycopene, fish oil, with Saw and Stinging Nettle or some blend in a prostate formula being tops.

 

[doyouyahoo]

New studies shed light on no prostate-testosterone cancer link.

 

[buckeyes2]

i dont use anti-e's i only use enough androgel to replace my normal levels

 

[thelion2005]

i dont use anti-e's i only use enough androgel to replace my normal levels

Androgel can provide quite a jump in test and DHT levels.
It has a bad rep because it is not strong enough to produce
"amazing" and dramatic strength and size gains.

I take a prescribed anti-est called anastrazole (arimidex). It drives it down.

I also take otc DIM. I'll know in Jan if all this helped.

You can have your prostate examined via sonogram if you
are really worried.