Does prostate cancer cause ed?
My friend was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, and he mentioned having problems with erectile dysfunction for a while before. Is ED a common symptom or effect of prostate cancer itself?
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8 months ago
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Bro, don't stress too much about this. While prostate cancer itself usually doesn't directly cause erectile dysfunction, the treatments like surgery or radiation definitely can, but there are excellent ways to manage it, so just talk to your doctor.
9 months ago
Honestly, worrying about this stuff kept me up all night. Yes, the treatment for prostate cancer can cause ED, but keeping yourself awake at 3 AM reading scary articles won't help; just talk to a doctor and get some sleep.
6 months ago
When my uncle was being treated at Apollo Hospital, the doctors were very transparent about how prostate surgery can impact nerves and lead to ED. You must ask your urologist clearly about the nerve-sparing options available for your treatment.
7 months ago
I was looking up some medical info for a college assignment and found out that it's mostly the therapies and surgeries for prostate cancer that cause ED, not the cancer itself. Definitely something to talk to a specialist about.
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7 months ago
I totally get it, this is an incredibly difficult and sensitive topic to discuss or even think about. It is true that prostate cancer treatments can lead to ED, but please know that doctors have very effective ways to help you manage this and recover your quality of life.
4 months ago
Hey, take a deep breath. Prostate cancer treatments can indeed affect erectile function, but it's often temporary and there are many medical solutions to help you recover. Don't worry, you are going to get through this step by step.