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I Had A Radical Prostatectomy In July And Pathology Report

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Posted on Wed, 14 Nov 2018
Question: I had a radical prostatectomy in July and pathology report says Stage pT3b with Seminal vessel invasion. After 30 days PSA came back less than .1 Doctor recommended Lupron shot for three months. Now my surgeon says I should not have gotten it. I was told impotence and loss of sex drive goes away once the medication is stopped. My question is how long does it take for Lupron side effect of impotence and lack of sex drive to go away.
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Answered by Dr. Monish De (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Takes 3 months of time

Detailed Answer:
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Lack of sex drive and lupron side effect takes about 3 months of time to go away after the drug is stopped

Also check your blood for testosterone level

Regards
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I Had A Radical Prostatectomy In July And Pathology Report

Brief Answer: Takes 3 months of time Detailed Answer: Hi Lack of sex drive and lupron side effect takes about 3 months of time to go away after the drug is stopped Also check your blood for testosterone level Regards