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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have been applying Cernos gel for the last six weeks as per your advice. The benefits include improved memory, better heart condition with no hypertension, decreased obesity, and improvement in sexual symptoms. The overall improvement is about 15%.

Please provide your insight.

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya is a Surgical Urologist with 23 years of experience. He holds an MBBS, an MS, and an MCh in Urology. Committed to providing exceptional urological care, he leverages his extensive expertise to enhance patient outcomes in his practice.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understood your concern.

However, can you please send me the brief details of the last conversation? It is good that there is a response. You may consider Cernos injection (contains testosterone) as well. Also, since six weeks are over, please get a complete blood count (CBC) and liver function test (LFT) done. For erectile dysfunction, you can continue with Tadalafil (phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors) 10mg once daily or on an as-needed basis (at least two hours before intercourse).

I hope this has helped you.

Kindly follow up with if you have more doubts.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

You had prescribed me Cernos gel once daily based on the free testosterone report. I had taken CBC (complete blood count), LFT (liver function test), PSA (prostate-specific antigen) before starting the treatment. Please advise, can Cernos injections be self-administered or should they be given under medical supervision? If required, can I increase the dose of gel from one to two packets? I want to continue with the treatment for at least three months or more to see good results.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya is a Surgical Urologist with 23 years of experience. He holds an MBBS, an MS, and an MCh in Urology. Committed to providing exceptional urological care, he leverages his extensive expertise to enhance patient outcomes in his practice.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understood your concern.

Yes, you can self-administer the gel, but the Cernos injection needs to be taken under a doctor’s supervision. The dose for Cernos injection is one now, followed by a second dose after six weeks, and then once every 12 weeks intramuscularly. Let us wait for six more weeks to see the results. If your hemoglobin increases, your LFT (liver function test) changes, or you experience aggressive behavior, we may have to reduce the dose or temporarily stop treatment.

I hope this has helped you.

Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

The above treatment looks good. I know you stay busy with surgeries. Do you administer the injection treatment at your hospital? If possible, I can start it this week or next week.

Please suggest a time that works best for you.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya is a Surgical Urologist with 23 years of experience. He holds an MBBS, an MS, and an MCh in Urology. Committed to providing exceptional urological care, he leverages his extensive expertise to enhance patient outcomes in his practice.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understood your concern.

Yes, you can come to the hospital if you wish.

I hope this has helped you.

Kindly follow up with if you have more doubts.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

No problem, Sir, I will try to come. Please advise if I need to take any medical tests, and if so, what precautions I should take.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya is a Surgical Urologist with 23 years of experience. He holds an MBBS, an MS, and an MCh in Urology. Committed to providing exceptional urological care, he leverages his extensive expertise to enhance patient outcomes in his practice.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understood your concern.

Please get a complete blood count (CBC) and liver function test (LFT) done before starting the injections.

I hope this has helped you.

Kindly follow up with if you have more doubts.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

Wishing you happy Diwali and new year in advance. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya is a Surgical Urologist with 23 years of experience. He holds an MBBS, an MS, and an MCh in Urology. Committed to providing exceptional urological care, he leverages his extensive expertise to enhance patient outcomes in his practice.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Thank you, happy Diwali to all of you.

Kindly follow up if you have more doubt.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 5, 2025
Reviewed At January 5, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya is a Surgical Urologist with 23 years of experience. He holds an MBBS, an MS, and an MCh in Urology. Committed to providing exceptional urological care, he leverages his extensive expertise to enhance patient outcomes in his practice.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya is a Surgical Urologist with 23 years of experience. He holds an MBBS, an MS, and an MCh in Urology. Committed to providing exceptional urological care, he leverages his extensive expertise to enhance patient outcomes in his practice.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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