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I am scheduled to have my prostate remove at the beginning of next month.. Can anyone tell me if my sex life will possibly stay the same , decrease, or increase???? Also, I'm a 47 years young in very good health
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Soloco andrew68876
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I am 49 and I had an erection with the catheter still in
Sex life is not bad as erections still come but orgasms are not the same. Dry orgasm and not the same as still feel the same after it, ie no release of erm....... tension.
mellysmell andrew68876
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Gosh, as the 61 year old wife of a prostrate cancer patient (now 70 who was diagnosed and began treatment at age 69) all of the options are tough. History in family, Father passed away at 89 with prostrate cancer, younger brother who had seeds and radiation therapy a number of years ago but has not discussed any of the side affects and another even younger brother (now aged 55) who recently had Cyberknife treatment says after some urination problems and erectile dysfunction early on things have returned to normal for him!!. My husband had radiation therapy for 8 weeks and continues with hormone therapy (11 months in so far). Doctors didn't disclose all of the side effects (loss of length of penis which makes it tough to pee without lots hitting the floor). Our sex life is now nonexistent - hot flashes, loss of libido with no chance for viagra or cialysis help since it doesn't work with hormone therapy.) It's not a fun quality of life. No intimacy whatsoever, makes us roommates. Many would say the alternative is worse? But know that youth makes for better possible outcomes. Have you considered Proton Therapy? This was not offered to us and we only learned about it after our decision and treatment. Ask about it. It is life changing to say the least. If you decide on removal, make sure you have researched the surgeon! Nerve sparring is very key. My very best wishes! Youth and good health is on your side for sure!
winn16126 mellysmell
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alfred5 mellysmell
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mellysmell alfred5
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He is a little more than a year younger than my husband and had the diagnosis and treatment a number of years ago. Unfortunately, he has not disclosed any of the side affects with us!! We aren't as close as the younger brother who has been willing to share everything with us (erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, constipation, tiredness/fatigue). His diagnosis and treatment with Cyberknife occurred in the last few months. He just had a follow up visit and will go again at 3 months for PSA test. He was thrilled to get his groove (erections, urine flow improvement) back in the last couple of weeks!. We've not pushed for details from the other brother although I'm sure they would have been helpful since he was first to get diagnosis and treatment. But he is still living these many years later and hasn't mentioned any recurring problems although they are possible even if not shared. 2 other brothers have yet to get tested even though we've strongly encouraged it! Family history is evident and key as seen by the youngest, early detection and choice of treatment can result in a much better outcome!!
mellysmell alfred5
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He is a little more than a year younger than my husband and had the diagnosis and treatment a number of years ago. Unfortunately, he has not disclosed any of the side affects with us!! We aren't as close as the younger brother who has been willing to share everything with us (erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, constipation, tiredness/fatigue). His diagnosis and treatment with Cyberknife occurred in the last few months. He just had a follow up visit and will go again at 3 months for PSA test. He was thrilled to get his groove (erections, urine flow improvement) back in the last couple of weeks!. We've not pushed for details from the other brother although I'm sure they would have been helpful since he was first to get diagnosis and treatment. But he is still living these many years later and hasn't mentioned any recurring problems although they are possible even if not shared. 2 other brothers have yet to get tested even though we've strongly encouraged it! Family history is evident and key as seen by the youngest, early detection and choice of treatment can result in a much better outcome!!
alfred5 mellysmell
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ken47739 andrew68876
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The major effect was the hormone therapy which is basically chemical castration.
If you do not need hormone therapy, with the surgery that is now available, I believe they can now save more of the nerves than previously, you will probably have very good chances.
With a bit of chemical help, we now have a sex life again, not bad having just turned 70 and looking forward to 80.
But the most important thing is to remove the cancer.
Hope this helps