Date: 10/10/2013 17:16:46
From: bob(from black rock)
ID: 410435
Subject: Female hormone patches for male short term memory problems?
Has anyone here heard about the use of female hormone patches for male short term memory problems?
Has anyone here heard about the use of female hormone patches for male short term memory problems?
bob(from black rock) said:
Has anyone here heard about the use of female hormone patches for male short term memory problems?
Yes.
poikilotherm said:
bob(from black rock) said:
Has anyone here heard about the use of female hormone patches for male short term memory problems?
Yes.
poikilotherm, thankyou, can you tell me more please? anyone you know had personal experience with this, and how effective this is?
I dont know much about it bob but apparently male hormone supplements (testosterone) also improve short-term memory in older men. Your GP should know more.
bob(from black rock) said:
poikilotherm said:
bob(from black rock) said:
Has anyone here heard about the use of female hormone patches for male short term memory problems?
Yes.
poikilotherm, thankyou, can you tell me more please? anyone you know had personal experience with this, and how effective this is?
Sort of.
No.
Evidence is lacking in males, and potential side effects IMO would outweigh the benefit, if any.
Bubblecar said:
I dont know much about it bob but apparently male hormone supplements (testosterone) also improve short-term memory in older men. Your GP should know more.
Here’s a study from 9 years ago which shows estrogen boosting memory in men, but specifically in men on testosterone-lowering treatment for prostate cancer:
Estrogen Boosts Memory In Men With Prostate Cancer06/07/04 Portland, Ore.
New study shows estrogen counteracts some side effects of standard prostate cancer treatment
High doses of estrogen improve long-term memory and decrease feelings of confusion in men whose testosterone levels have been lowered to treat advanced prostate cancer, according to a study conducted by Oregon Health & Science University Cancer Institute scientists.
http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/about/news_events/news/2004/06-07-estrogen-boosts-memory-i.cfm
>Do you consult for Bayer now too?
Fair enough, but bob’s memory problems are apparently not trivial.
Bubblecar said:
>Do you consult for Bayer now too?Fair enough, but bob’s memory problems are apparently not trivial.
Who said they were trivial?
>Who said they were trivial?
So suggesting that testosterone supplements might help him can’t really be classified as “disease-mongering”.
Bubblecar said:
>Who said they were trivial?So suggesting that testosterone supplements might help him can’t really be classified as “disease-mongering”.
No medical history provided…
>No medical history provided…
Bob’s been having memory problems for some time, and been feeling pretty helpless about it. He’s posted a number of threads.
Bubblecar said:
>No medical history provided…Bob’s been having memory problems for some time, and been feeling pretty helpless about it. He’s posted a number of threads.
Yea, but there are many more questions that need to be asked, which he has not provided (nor been asked). And, besides, would be best to speak to his GP anyway.
True, I’m just suggesting that appropriately qualified people may be able to provide him with beneficial treatment of some kind.
But I don’t know if he’s already consulted anyone and been diagnosed with anything at this stage.
Bubblecar said:
Here’s a study from 9 years ago which shows estrogen boosting memory in men, but specifically in men on testosterone-lowering treatment for prostate cancer:Estrogen Boosts Memory In Men With Prostate Cancer06/07/04 Portland, Ore.
New study shows estrogen counteracts some side effects of standard prostate cancer treatment
High doses of estrogen improve long-term memory and decrease feelings of confusion in men whose testosterone levels have been lowered to treat advanced prostate cancer, according to a study conducted by Oregon Health & Science University Cancer Institute scientists.
http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/about/news_events/news/2004/06-07-estrogen-boosts-memory-i.cfm
Thanks for that Bubbles, I am a 16 year survivor of PCa, so far without formal medical intervention, so I think I will discuss female hormone replacement therapy with my Dr for the memory problem, can’t do much harm methinks.
poikilotherm said:
Interesting.
Do you consult for Bayer now too?