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QUESTION 1:  Do you have any products, which combine tribulus, gingko biloba and ginseng? Can we take testosterone everyday?   What will happen if we do that?   Can this cause enlargement of the prostate.   How does this affect other hormones via feedback mechanisms?

Answer:  Unfortunately I know of no products, which combine all three herbs in one formulation.  When embarking on a course of testosterone it is advisable to have your levels measured and if these are low one of the ways that you can increase your body’s supply of testosterone is to take this hormone. I’m beginning to realize that it is a good idea to stop taking testosterone for five days every month to give your receptors time to recover so that their responsiveness to this hormone is preserved.  Testosterone on its own probably does not cause enlargement of the prostate, as it is more likely the combination of testosterone and the female hormone oestrogen, which is also made in the male body, which leads to problems with the prostate.  Having too much testosterone can lower the body’s production of this hormone and can also increase growth hormone levels.  When taking testosterone it is very important to constantly monitor your prostate via a blood test, which measures the PSA level.  While testosterone does not cause prostate cancer this hormone can stimulate the growth of a latent cancer which is a cancer that is just waiting for the opportunity to start growing.  I’m busy completing a book on this topic so stay tuned to this space for the release of this book.

QUESTION 2: When taking testosterone what are the side effects?  Will this cause enlargement of the prostate?  Can this be prevented by taking medications called ACE-inhibitors used to treat high blood pressure?  I want to discover the secrets of Eternal Health.  How can I get hold of the book that you’ve written?

  Answer: As indicated in the previous answer taking testosterone might have some effect on the prostate, which makes it advisable to monitor your prostate via blood tests when taking this hormone.  Too much testosterone might make you aggressive as I discovered with one of my patients who found that he suddenly became far more belligerent when driving in the city traffic having been a rather polite, docile driver up to that point.  All this meant was that his dose was too high and it was quite easy to reduce these unwanted results by simply reducing his dose.  Testosterone also stimulates red cell production and you need to ensure that this effect does not become excessive by having regular blood tests, which measure your body’s red cell production.  Having too many red cells can make your blood rather sludgy, which can lead to blockages and serious health problems.  Once again this should not happen if your doctor is monitoring your blood count periodically with blood tests. 

ACE-inhibitors do not minimize the negative effects that testosterone might have on the prostate.  In fact the contrary is the case as ACE-inhibitors can have detrimental effects on the prostate. 

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