Question 1

i  have  prostate cancer treated  with  trelstar (triptorelin) why  when  i  take 3mg  of melatonin  do i sweat  profusly?

Accepted Answer

A Trelstar (triptorelin) effect: Trelstar (triptorelin) reduces your testosterone levels to castrate levels in order to shut the cancer down. The hot flashes you are feeling are similar to what women experience in menopause. Although there is no specific treatment, they should improve with time. I don't believe the melatonin is contributing and you should be able to continue.

Question 2

could you take triptorelin and cyproterone together?

Accepted Answer

Together: Please go online to "www.netdoctor.co.uk/cancer/medicines/decapeptyl-sr.html"
and you will gradually find what you are looking for. 
There are many similar articles from the past but this is the latest (7/10/14).

Not easy reading but take your time and then discuss with your doctor if you need more help.

Question 3

took bcp for 32days before starting triptorelin for ivf . on day 9 of the injection my menstruation started . is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Probably yes: This sounds like you are describing a "down-regulation" cycle, in which case this would be approximately correct. I'm having to guess that you are down-regulating, if your doctor had a different protocol in mind, this might not be as intended. Check with your doctor or feel free to resubmit here with more information about your intended stimulation plan. Good wishes.

Question 4

is proscar (finasteride) effective?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Proscar (finasteride) has been shown to be effective for some but not all patients.

Question 5

does lupron (leuprolide) depot increase fertility?

Accepted Answer

No: Not while you are on it. Sometimes it is used to shrink away endometriosis which in the future may improve fertility.

Question 6

pregnenolone and aromatase blocker uses?

Accepted Answer

Specific & limited: Pregnenolone is an adrenal hormone made from cholesterol, and is the pre-cursor for sex-steroid hormones. It is said to 'improve mood, ' but no strong data support. To my knowledge there is no role for it's use as a supplement. Aromatase inhibitors are for treatment of some breast cancers; they're also used off-label for ovulation induction in women. No other appropriate uses to my knowledge.

Question 7

is alprostadil cream effective?

Accepted Answer

Maybe but for what?: Alprostadil cream is undergoing fda required studies sponsored by apricus biosciences which wants to market it as vitaros for the treatment of erectile dysfunction or impotence.

Question 8

how is drospirenone different from cyproterone acetate in its antiandrogenic effects?

Accepted Answer

Drospirenone: Is a synthetic progestin; cyproterone is an anti-androgen that also has some progestin properties.

Question 9

i currently take krimson 35 (cyproterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol) for pcod. is pcod curable?

Accepted Answer

Suppressible: PCOS is suppressible with medication or surgery but, not "curable" as normally defined.

Question 10

is estogen hrt preventing my thyroid med from working?

Accepted Answer

No: It won't have any effect on your thyroid medicine. If you're taking thyroid replacement, make sure it's brand name replacement at the correct level. Do not take within two hours (before or after) iron, calcium or vitamins. Best taken in the am before eating or drinking anything else.

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I have prostate cancer treated with trelstar (triptorelin) why when i take 3mg of melatonin do i sweat profusly?

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Could you take triptorelin and cyproterone together?

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Took bcp for 32days before starting triptorelin for ivf . on day 9 of the injection my menstruation started . is this normal?

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Is proscar (finasteride) effective?

A member asked:

Does lupron (leuprolide) depot increase fertility?

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Pregnenolone and aromatase blocker uses?

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Is alprostadil cream effective?

A member asked:

How is drospirenone different from cyproterone acetate in its antiandrogenic effects?

A member asked:

I currently take krimson 35 (cyproterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol) for pcod. is pcod curable?

A member asked:

Is estogen hrt preventing my thyroid med from working?

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