HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

On Testosterone Injections, Taking Avodart For BPH. Shrunken Testicles. Advise ?

I have been on Testosterone injections for about 15 years. I also have BPH. Currnetly taking avodart . I ahve noticed both my testicles have lose aprox 50 percent in size. I have been thinking about getting implants to bring them back up to my sixe for my package. Would this be a no advisable thing for me to do? Thanks RRS
Wed, 11 Sep 2013
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Since you mentioned that you are taking testosterone fro last 15 years.
I don't know , why are you getting these injections ?
First note down the side effects of testosterone.
"Long term use of testosterone may cause resistance to effects of neuromuscular blockers. Enhance fluid retention from corticosteroids.
Spermatogenesis suppression , gynaecomastia, PORSTATIC HYPERPLASIA & accelerate growth of malignant prostate neoplasm.
One thing you mentioned in your query that the size of testicle has reduced just half of the normal size.
Mention your age ?
In my opinion you should not get any implantation for testicles .
Before any things else get rid of testosterone injections along avodart.
Consult a surgeon and get his opinion as your prostate has already enlarged .
According to you this is benign prostate Hyperplasia( B P H ) , but without biopsy , how can you say B P H .
Good luck. Dr. HET
I find this answer helpful

3 Doctors agree with this answer

Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Prostate neoplasm


Loading Online Doctors....
On Testosterone Injections, Taking Avodart For BPH. Shrunken Testicles. Advise ?

Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Since you mentioned that you are taking testosterone fro last 15 years. I don t know , why are you getting these injections ? First note down the side effects of testosterone. Long term use of testosterone may cause resistance to effects of neuromuscular blockers. Enhance fluid retention from corticosteroids. Spermatogenesis suppression , gynaecomastia, PORSTATIC HYPERPLASIA & accelerate growth of malignant prostate neoplasm. One thing you mentioned in your query that the size of testicle has reduced just half of the normal size. Mention your age ? In my opinion you should not get any implantation for testicles . Before any things else get rid of testosterone injections along avodart. Consult a surgeon and get his opinion as your prostate has already enlarged . According to you this is benign prostate Hyperplasia( B P H ) , but without biopsy , how can you say B P H . Good luck. Dr. HET