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Prostap How Long?

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Posted 01 Aug 2025 at 19:03

Hi,

I have been having a Prostap Injection every 3 months. I should be able to stop after having 6 injections so will have been on it for 18 months. Does anyone know how long it takes for the Prostap to clear your system? Obviously it will last over the 3 months of dosage time but can't seem to find out how much longer.

Stuart

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Posted 01 Aug 2025 at 23:57
I don't know that it is possible to give a definite answer because this can vary from man to man but I assume you will be having regular PSA Blood tests so you could ask for Testosterone to be checked at the same time. As this increases it will show how HT is wearing off.
Barry
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Posted 02 Aug 2025 at 05:49

Hi Stuart,

As Barry says, there's no definitive answer. I have read on here that the general rule of thumb is it will take as long for it to clear your system as you've been on it, but I dont know how true that is.

PCUK say:

If you stop your hormone therapy, your testosterone levels should gradually rise again and some side effects will reduce. Your side effects won’t stop as soon as you finish hormone therapy – it may take several months to several years.

https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/living-with-prostate-cancer/how-hormone-therapy-affects-you

 

Edited by member 02 Aug 2025 at 05:50  | Reason: Add link

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User
Posted 01 Aug 2025 at 23:57
I don't know that it is possible to give a definite answer because this can vary from man to man but I assume you will be having regular PSA Blood tests so you could ask for Testosterone to be checked at the same time. As this increases it will show how HT is wearing off.
Barry
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Posted 02 Aug 2025 at 05:49

Hi Stuart,

As Barry says, there's no definitive answer. I have read on here that the general rule of thumb is it will take as long for it to clear your system as you've been on it, but I dont know how true that is.

PCUK say:

If you stop your hormone therapy, your testosterone levels should gradually rise again and some side effects will reduce. Your side effects won’t stop as soon as you finish hormone therapy – it may take several months to several years.

https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/living-with-prostate-cancer/how-hormone-therapy-affects-you

 

Edited by member 02 Aug 2025 at 05:50  | Reason: Add link

User
Posted 02 Aug 2025 at 10:56

Thank you both for the info. Such a shame it doesn't stop/go after the three months....lol

 
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