Androgen deprivation therapy reduces muscle and bone and shifts metabolism. Record baseline weight, activity level, blood pressure, glucose and lipids when it starts, and check bone health.
Give every man a concrete activity recommendation at the same visit, since advice that is specific, written down and revisited is more likely to be followed than a general suggestion.
- Record weight, blood pressure, glucose and lipids at the start of androgen deprivation therapy.
- Check bone health and consider calcium, vitamin D and bone density assessment.
- Give written, specific activity advice at the same visit.
- Review activity and weight at each follow-up.
Why it matters
The adverse effects of androgen deprivation are predictable, so they can be planned for.
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