Hypopituitarism

FormerMember
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I had my anterior pituitary surgically removed long ago due to a benign tumor. Since then I have had to take medicines to replace hormones no longer produced in the body. One of these is Testogel, a topically applied gel containing testosterone. I suspect stopping its use will have the same effect as prostate cancer treatment that blocks testosterone. Anyone out there in a similar situation? How bad are the side effects if I cease using Testogel?

  • Hi

    I think you need to contact the admin team on here and put that question to them, as I and maybe a lot of the others on here have not heard of this treatment.

    stay safe

    Joe

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    FormerMember in reply to joeven

    Thanks, Joe. I'm just hoping there is someone out there who has a similar condition. 

  • Hi, and welcome!

    I think you'd be very unwise to make assumptions about hormone effects, and I also think you'd be more likely to find similar experiences at the Pituitary Forum.

    Good Luck!

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    Heinous

    If I can't beat this, I'm going for the draw.

    Meanwhile, my priority is to live while I have the option.