Which of the following is NOT a recognised side effect of LHRH agonists in the treatment of carcinoma of the prostate?
A. OsteoporosisAnswer B
The plasma testosterone initially rises (the tumour flare), so an anti-androgen, such as bicalutamide, is given for 3 days before and 3 weeks after starting an LHRH agonist. The remainder all are recorded side effects for androgen deprivation therapy, anti-androgens have similar side effects but with better preservation of potency and libido.