CT scan test revealed calcification enlarged prostate doc says get off HRT.

[Mr P]

My Primary doctor send me to get a ct scan on my abdomen and revealed calcification on a sort of a minor enlarged prostate,

to make this story short after viewing the results of my ct scan my doctor referrals me to a specialist Urologist, I was given the finger test on my holly hole and sent to get blood work panels for "PSA" which I'm still waiting for the results, I guess sometimes after new years holidays.

soon all results came back exempt for"PSA" panels and my Urologist told me that for a 46 year old It's normal for healthy man to have a minor enlarged prostate, but he then goes on to say, " I wonder If you were to come off from Trt if your prostate will reverse back to a normal size ?..

so that is the big question I bring to the experts here,

 

[Mr P]

Bump hopefully I will get some.

 

[AgustínBernal59]

What prompted a CT abdominal scan?
Were you having pain in the abdomen?

My prostate has been enlarged since my mid-forties and I'm now 55 and there's been no adverse effects so far from TRT.
My PSA fluctuates between 1.2 and 1.8, never going higher than 1.8
I've been on TRT off and on since 2012, but as of recently I've been doing it steadily since March of last year. I inject 200mgs of Cypionate a week.

 

[Megatron28]

I would make sure your estradiol levels are not too elevated. That can be bad for your prostate. I would also get on a daily dose of 5-10mg of Cialis if you aren't already as it is shown to help BPH.

 

[Mr P]

Thank you both for your reply.

Agustin Ct scan was conducted because I have diverticulitis and I had pain, my Gastroenterologist Is caring monitoring my condition,

but I had a flare up and pain around the colon, I had to be rushed to the ER at which point the ER doc had me do a CT scan a complete abdomen scan were they diagnosed me with Calcified Prostate.

My urologist tested me and concluded it's normal for my age to have a bit enlarged prostate and similar to your case that I most likely will have to live with that minor enlarge prostate for the rest of my life, he will however have me evaluated every 6 months to make sure the size of my prostate will not change for worse.

Mega my friend!!! it's been a while, maybe you should be a specialist doctor yourself, I read about Cialis and like always your correct Cialis is FDA approved not just for erectile dysfunction but also helps and treats enlarged prostate.

One thing Just looking at my chart Is I see that I'm normal not enlarged but a tiny calcification which lead my Urologist to think If I get of trt will that small calcification go away.

I'm still waiting for blood panels result for PSA to clear out abnormality, we shall see what will happen I will keep posting my results.

 

[Mr P]

Blood work normal PSA 1.4
testosterone levels 280 low
I for got to pin for the week that's what happened.lol

 

[3J]

i agree with the cialis.. thats probably the best first step

I would make sure your estradiol levels are not too elevated. That can be bad for your prostate. I would also get on a daily dose of 5-10mg of Cialis if you aren't already as it is shown to help BPH.

 

[Megatron28]

If you weren't on TRT, would he suggest cutting off your balls to get rid of the calcification?

 

[Mycelium]

It's easy to point the finger at to try. I learned to research the crap out of anything a doctor tells me. You don't have to learn it all. Just your case. I'm pretty amazed at the level of information that can come out. TRT can have issues but adjusting medications is different than stopping them. And stopping HRT is a big deal.

If I ever run to issues I'll definitely bounce it off the boards.

 

[IMT staff]

No dude, your prostate would probably get bigger if you came off TRT. Studies show low testosterone increases your risk for aggressive prostate disease.

One of the most recent studies can be found here in a write up we did on it:

https://increasemyt.com/testosterone-prostate-cancer/

 

[Mr P]

nice read IMT, wow men that were put on trt had risk of aggressive disease reduced by 50%, but I have a prescription also for Nandrolone decanoate 100 mg a week for Irreversible back pain due to failed back surgery.

Asking IMT and also anyone with facts, will Deca make things worse?????

ps I appreciate all comments everyone had posted.

 

[scorob777]

No dude, your prostate would probably get bigger if you came off TRT. Studies show low testosterone increases your risk for aggressive prostate disease.

Exactly.... estrogen is the bigger enemy here

 

[jojo25jj]

An surgery is the better option instead of no T!
Have done it.

Yes, with deca you can forget erections 100%.
You also can try low dose T or also E2 can lead to this problems (also to cancer).
You could try out also an AI.

High PSA generally is no problem for itself, it's only a marker, that prostate could be enlarged or for cancer. If it is not cancer, so high PSA is not a problem!!!
If you also not have problems with urination, so you don't have real problems!
Doctors are often stupid and don't understand the meaning of a marker.

You have backpain I've read... let's a good doctor doing a prostate surgery (TURP). Important is, he is doing it per ejaculation preserving method.

 

[Mycelium]

I got sent to urology over no erections. I had a TT of about 400, low ramge FreeT and estrogen at the top of the range with documented breast growth.

Urologists ran down questions about urination. How often, could I empty my bladder, did I have to urinate a lot but not much volume, had I ever pissed my pants, did I have to get up a lot at night. I never made it past questions and was told basically "is you're urinating good the problem isn't your prostate." The urologist also had labs. All my labs were "within normal ranges".

Elevated estrogen plays around in lots of places. Brain, bone, cognition, mood. Elevated estrogen can actually cause an epileptic to have more seizures due to a "lower threshold". It's basically some hypothetical point where the brain shoots out and a seizure happens.

 

[Mr P]

good to know fellas, even like someone already posted "PSA" high is just a number to point an enlarge prostate not necessary cancer and a surgery can benefit without dropping "TRT" and yes most doctors can't get their head off their ass without attracting flies lol.

Mycelium my urology did ask those exact question and I told him I had no symptoms,

I do know by reading over the net researching that some men at a high end of cancer have surgery to remove the prostate completely and still function well In bed and with all, But I wonder If they can still be on hrt, trt. like removing a portion of the cancer is it not the same as completely removing the prostate and get on hrt
without a problem???

 

[Slhardee]

Do NOT stop your TRT. IMT is spot on with that study. There are many other studies which will support having low T is a bigger problem than being on testosterone replacement therapy. Having your labs done regularly and monitoring your E2, to keep you balanced and hopefully on the right track.

As far as Deça goes, 100mg per week should Not be a problem, as long as you keep on top of your labs and keep your E2 in the proper range. Taking a low dose of Deca does NOT mean you will have ED/Deca Dick.

 

[Mr P]

Thanks for the Input Slhardee, looks like I will be testing for E2 to keep myself balanced although I don't have a problem with exercise In bed and shooting a load is normal, Also I don't show signs of bloat or half moon face, I mean I it's been maybe 4 month's I haven't tested for E2.

 

[Dreaded Pirate Roberts]

Sounds like you have a kidney stone caught in your prostrate area. Stop playing with you self... man. Jump on the proscar and magnesium and pass that stone.