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peter30970
peter30970

Prescribed Tamsulosin and Finasteride 9 months ago and Vesicare 2 months ago. Have now got enlarged puffy nipples that are very sensitive and have developed developed man boobs that are now measuring 44c . Has anyone else had this problem? Will it all go back to normal if I stop taking the meds once I have had my surgery?

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  • surfman012
    surfman012 peter30970

    Posted

    Hi, you did not say why the med`s..bph etc etc. if BPH then same as me. i am 68 and very fit! but  bph will come to us all! sooner or later...I am now 18 months after GL TURP the standard op, done by Uro`s  North Devon Hospital.. before the op i was on Tamsoulosin and another muscle blocker,although no body changes were noticeable,ihad balance issues and nasal problems! the balance issues went with the stopping of drugs, but the nasal issue is still with me!! i was one of the successful turp clients, however it was a year before all side issues had cleared up, but life was much improved and has returned to very normal, here however RE is standard, if you are under 50 you may not want this!! so do the research before any op, we are all different and respond differently! but do get off the meds as soon as possible!! most side effects will reduce after you stop! all the best...Syd
    • derek76
      derek76 surfman012

      Posted

      Please don't confuse GL with TURP. One is Laser the other is a hot wire. RE is not standard with GL if the bladder neck area is spared .

    • peter30970
      peter30970 surfman012

      Posted

      Syd

      Yes, it's BPH that has prompted the need for these meds. We are both in the same age bracket so the side effect of RE does not concern me unduly. Having dealt in the past with ED that possibility doesn't really concern me, it's just a "would be nice to still be able" if you know what I mean. But if I can't then it's not the be all and end all, life is the key issue.

      Fortunately, I've not had to endure the nasal problems that still bother you.

      I look forward to enjoying a much improved life, like you.

      Thanks for your wise words Syd.

      Peter

    • nealpros
      nealpros peter30970

      Posted

      It can be again. Check out a penile. I have one, and it completely solved the ED problems.

      Neal

    • nealpros
      nealpros

      Posted

      It's supposed to read, "penile implant "

      Neal

    • surfman012
      surfman012 derek76

      Posted

      sorry about that.....yep i had a standard TURP but something was spared, so...re is intermittant!! i did not mean Green Light, i meant gold standard as presented to me by the medical profession! again my apologies!!
    • surfman012
      surfman012 peter30970

      Posted

      Hi as Derek 76 has pointed out, i was  incorrect with my description!! i had a standard TURP ( gold standard) as presented by the UK medical profession. not Green Light laser!!  however the RE side of things is in my case intermittent,.sometimes there it is, and fine, next  maybe not, all the sensations are there so, there it is!!, i would still recommend extensive research and  sharp  words with your medical advisors as to what treatment is available and what might suit you!!
    • derek76
      derek76 surfman012

      Posted

      I had one Uro who called any procedure a TURP. Opening up any prostate is a TURP he said whatever you use. He only did TURPs.
    • Jezzaman
      Jezzaman surfman012

      Posted

      I believe there is 20% chance Turp may not result in RE.

      I dont know though whether is by chance or if there is a reason for it.

      In you case you said "something was spared!" did the surgeon do this intentionally do you know>?

       

    • surfman012
      surfman012 Jezzaman

      Posted

      Hi, i`m afraid my Uro was very vague,all of the treatment span, maybe re maybe not!!!  we will be care ful!!! hmnnn....refer to Derek76 comments!!, and as for ejaculation.....well as i said, sometimes i am rewarded, and sometime not... ..form a full squirt to a nothing. dribble!! lucky you says the Uro.....so there you go. Sorry to be vague, but i would not bank on 20% chance!!! regards Syd
    • derek76
      derek76 surfman012

      Posted

      Very strange that sometimes it works OK. Any difference in the circumstances or longer periods between having sex? I would hope that as it does happen that in time it it will all fall into place.The hospital that did my GL PVP did a bladder neck sparing procedure. In the early days they asked patients to keep in touch to give feedback,   
    • derek76
      derek76 uncklefester

      Posted

      I think patients need to ask what in the procedure will cause it and how can he avoid it happening
  • roy88359
    roy88359 peter30970

    Posted

    Qver 20 yrs ago when in my early 60s I had a sjightly high PSA but no other symptoms of prostate problem and my then GP suggested finasteride which was not a subsidised drug so was rather expensive. I continued with this for about 6 months, My PSA stayed much the same but at the end of this period my breasts had enlarged, my nipples were pufffy and sensitive and my libido diminished. I also suspect some genital shrinkage but cannot be definite about that. The only positive thing was I regrew some hair on my thinning pate. After stopping the medication the boobs remained but the hair growth disappeared. Over the years I have tried to minimise the boob appearance by exercising to develop pectoral and shoulder muscle. This has been fairly successful but is really cosmetic as I know the breasts are still there. Short of surgery I don't think this can be reversed.

    • derek76
      derek76 roy88359

      Posted

      I had another medication last year that started breast growth again. My GP arranged for me to have a breast ultrasound scan but by the time I had it they were going down again.  
    • peter30970
      peter30970 roy88359

      Posted

      OMFG....I'm a man with tits! At this rate I'll be a D cup,by next week!

      Anyone recommend a suitable bra?

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