HT and affect on penis

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Hi all

Having had SBRT radiotherapy (PACE-NODES) a year ago, I am still taking Zoladex.

In recent weeks I have noticed that my (shrunken) penis has what looks like thickened skin, with two small white lumps, left and right, where the foreskin meets the glans. Might this be a result of HT?

Has anyone else experienced this? 

I have not consulted oncologist or GP yet. 

Yours

BitO

  • Hello  

    Whilst HT did shrink my penis (and testicles) in all honesty I thought it made it feel softer! I can't see what you describe on the list of side effects so I think it's a case for the GP (remind him you are still on HT).

    Best wishes - Brian.

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  • My penis shrank too. 

    My wife's comments of "Are you sure?" were of no practical use. 

    The other symptoms you mention are not present. 

    If it were me I would probably be calling someone. I am a great fan of getting things checked out as soon as possible. 

    After all, shrinkage is better than falling off! 

    Steve

    Changed, but not diminished.
  • Thanks to both Brian and Steve Joy. I called the cancer centre, left a descriptive message and was told later to contact my GP. Did so online ( no genital photos allowed) and amazingly got an appointment 4:30 pm today. I saw a female GP with experience in genito-urinary who reassured me that what I had was common, benign and a type of cyst (can't remember the name). She even popped one on the spot!  Job done.

    I hope that I had my last Zoladex implant on August 1st under the PACE NODES regime, 18 months. Just need a reassuring PSA result next month now.

    Regards BitO

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    Wow that's amazing service from the NHS. I am pleased it's nothing serious and thanks for letting us know the outcome.

    Good luck with next month's PSA test.

    Best wishes - Brian.

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