Erectile Dysfunction
ED is not only one of the most common side effects of prostate cancer treatment, but also one that is considered extremely distressing by patients. In this article, we explain what treatment options are available and how you can find the right one for you.
Erectile dysfunction is the inability to get or keep an erection, and is a common side effect to almost all prostate cancer treatments. This is because the treatments like surgery and radiotherapy can damage either the nerves or the blood vessels in and around the penis, affecting it’s function. In addition, hormone therapy works by lowering testosterone levels in the body, which can reduce both the desire to have sex and sexual function. The good news is that there are many ways to manage sexual dysfunction, and these symptoms can improve over time in some patients. Unfortunately some men will be unable to maintain an erection without help for the rest of their lives, so it is important that all men are aware of the help available. Specialist nurses will be able to provide advice to anyone who is worried about changes in their sexual function following prostate cancer treatment.
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