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Does Revlimid And Steroid Treatment In Multiple Myeloma Decrease Testosterone ?

Does revlimid and steroid treatment in multiple myeloma decrease testosterone? If so should testosterone be supplemented to increase libido and staying power?
Thu, 5 Jan 2012
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Yes. Cancer chemotherapy can affect libido.
But don't supplement testosterone as it will have deleterious effects.
Mostly after treatment, your libido will come back to normal.
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Does Revlimid And Steroid Treatment In Multiple Myeloma Decrease Testosterone ?

Yes. Cancer chemotherapy can affect libido. But don t supplement testosterone as it will have deleterious effects. Mostly after treatment, your libido will come back to normal.