On Lupron For Prostate Cancer. Had Normal Testosterone Again And Had High Sexual Interest. Suggest?

Posted on Sun, 22 Sep 2013

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Question : Thank you. After almost 5 years on Lupron for prostate cancer (metastasized), I ha a return of testosterone so great it seemed I was a raging teenager, although 79 years old. I engaged in inappropriate sexual activity outside marriage. How common is this?

Answered by Dr. G.Srinivasan (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Sexual interest can be present at any age

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to the forum.
Sexual behavior depends mainly on the interest, called libido.
Though the libido decreases with age, there is no age at which it becomes zero.
Wish you good health,
Best regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar