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Adverse effects of androgen deprivation therapy and strategies to mitigate them.

Published May 1, 2015 · P. Nguyen, S. Alibhai, S. Basaria

European urology

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Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a crucial component of prostate cancer treatment, but it can cause adverse effects like bone loss, metabolic changes, gynecomastia, muscle loss, hot flashes, and possibly increased cardiovascular events.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Adverse effects of androgen deprivation therapy and strategies to mitigate them.

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