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carbuilder
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OK good and bad news the pump works to a degree, nowhere near the erections I was getting in November pre-operation. My concern is the pump seems to pull urine from my bowel into the pump tube so not exactly sexy if you're playing with your lady as you need somewhere to drain it out into I'm now wondering if when I do try having sex urine will flow into the ladies private parts? Also seem to we allergic to the ED tablets so that's a bummer.
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Geoff H
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Hi Philwood good to hear from you but sorry to hear the Radical Prostatectomy didn't clear everything. You sound as though you have the right attitude though and have some good advise for others who may have to experience similar events in their life. Sorry I didn't reply to you earlier but I don't tend to keep up with this as I perhaps should. Good luck.. John.
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Farmer 3752
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craigcraig
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I'm now in remission, but especially directly after treatment, I experienced quite a bit of sexual dysfunction, specifically not being able to get an erection. My wife was very understanding, but it hurt my pride to not be able to "perform" like before. I would say that communication is really important here. Take your partner to your appointments so she hears everything you do and knows what to expect. That way no one's expectations are too high or too low.
FARMER3752
@carbuilder
im told the pump keeps the penis in shape and id agree
i use it a few times every week and have not lost much lenght maybe 1/2 inch and im 3 years since radical prostatectomy
the rings supplied can be hit and miss and you need to work out which are best
the injection is also a success though i felt squeamish when i first read about it
you need training in how to inject and the needle is so fine you hardly feel it
once you master the injection you need to work out the amount to inject and not overdo it
if you underestimate then the session is wasted until another night but your nurse will help you sort that
my nurse say the phsychological effect of getting erect is probably more important than what you do with it but having your partner with you for every visit and training is important
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Farmer 3752
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Geoff H
gersbilly1
Hi Eddy,
well,,over last 5 years I had 4 turp ops,,,,the effect was big for me,,,
ithen had what was left 7months ago removed,,,as well as having had
both my testiclesremoved after canceres growths 6 yeard=s ago,,for me,
this helped ruin my marriage as sex was a chore and painful for me,together
with ejaculating into your bladder,my ex could not understand these changes,
but,im sure with help you can recover well in a stable environment,,,
best wishes,,,billy
craigcraig
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Hi everyone, it's now been about a year or so since I've been officially in remission, and I'm still having dysfunction. Is this normal? Has anyone else had prolonged issues down there even after treatment and into remission?
Courtney_J
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Hello everyone,
How are you today? Have you seen this older discussion?
If you haven't seen it yet, we've just published an article summarizing the available treatment options for erectile dysfunction caused by prostate cancer treatments! Feel free to have a read and share your thoughts with us in the comments below the article!
Here's the link: Intimacy after prostate cancer: Solutions do exist!
Has prostate cancer had an impact on your intimate relationships? How have you coped with it? Have you tried any of the treatments mentioned in the article?
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Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences here!
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Eddyyy
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Hi everyone,
I have prostate cancer but for th moment I don't require treatment. But I am curious/nervous if it would affect my (sex) life if one day I have to get treatment.
Does anyone have experience with this?
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