[Management of the side effects of androgenic deprivation].

Abstract

Androgeno-deprivation is the treatment of reference for metastatic prostate cancer but it generates side effects which are too often ignored by physicians due to concentration on hopes of carcinologic benefit. Hot flashes, metabolic syndrome (body mass and lipid changes), decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, anemia, cognitive dysfunction, gynecomastia, decreased muscular mass and osteoporosis are the most frequent symptoms. They can and must be prevented by advice on physical activity and nutrition.

• Authors: T Lebret, A Méjean
• Journal: Progres en urologie : journal de l'Association francaise d'urologie et de la Societe francaise d'urologie (Prog Urol) Vol. 18 Suppl 7 Pg. S338-42 (Nov 2008) ISSN: 1166-7087 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Gestion des effets secondaires de la suppression androgénique.
• PMID: 19070813 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Androgen Antagonists

Topics

• Androgen Antagonists (adverse effects)
• Hot Flashes (chemically induced, prevention & control)
• Humans
• Male
• Neoplasm Metastasis
• Prostatic Neoplasms (drug therapy, pathology)