Is it normal to have pain with a return of sexual activity? Requested by Age2B visitor
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It is not uncommon to have pain with orgasm after radical prostatectomy. This pain occurs because the deep pelvic muscles have not completely recovered from the trauma of surgery.
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When is it safe for a man to resume sexual activity after prostate cancer surgery? Requested by Age2B visitor
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Sexual activity can generally be resumed within 4 to 6 weeks after prostate cancer surgery. Most patients tend to resume sexual activity as soon as their urinary control is adequate for sexual activity. For those men who have return of erections, it is a gradual process. Many men, however, do experience improvement over the first […]
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Why do some men recover no erectile function after nerve-sparing surgery? Requested by Age2B visitor
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The most obvious determinant of post-operative erectile function is how potent the man was prior to the operation. Post-operative erectile dysfunction is compounded in some patients by preexisting risk factors that include: older age, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cigarette smoking, alcohol abuse, physical inactivity, and certain medications such as antihypertensive drugs.
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Why does it take so long to recover potency? Requested by Age2B visitor
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A number of explanations have been proposed for this phenomenon of delayed recovery, including mechanically induced nerve stretching that may occur (during the operation), thermal damage to nerve tissue caused by cauterization during surgical dissection, injury to nerve tissue amid attempts to control surgical bleeding, and local inflammatory effects associated with surgical trauma.
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When will erections return after a nerve-sparing prostatectomy? Requested by Age2B visitor
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Erections usually begin to return as partial erections 3 to 6 months after surgery and then continue to improve for about 12 months after surgery, as the nerves recover from the trauma of surgery. Despite the expert application of the nerve-sparing prostatectomy technique, early recovery of natural erectile function is uncommon. Even when the nerve-sparing […]
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Is urinary incontinence an inevitable part of life after prostate cancer? Requested by Age2B visitor
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While many men experience some form of urinary incontinence following prostate cancer treatment, the good news is, 90 to 95% of men do regain their continence with time without the need for additional surgery.
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Once a prostate gland has been removed because of cancer, can diet help prevent cancer from recurring? Requested by Age2B visitor
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Nobody knows for certain, but good nutrition is important to overall health and well-being.
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Are there any exercises that can be done before and after prostate surgery? Requested by Age2B visitor
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In addition to Kegel exercises; walking, biking, and swimming are beneficial to cardiovascular and general health. Good physical conditioning is helpful in recovery from prostate cancer surgery.
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Will I still be able to exercise after discharge from the hospital? Requested by Age2B visitor
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During the first month or two of recovery, the body is repairing the physical trauma caused by the surgery and the incision(s) is also healing. You should refrain from physical activities that place stress or strain on the abdominal and pelvic regions of the body. Your physician will instruct you as to when it’s safe […]
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What are some side effects of removing a prostate? Requested by Age2B visitor
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The two most feared side effects of radical prostatectomy are loss of erections and urinary incontinence. These side effects can occur, but there are successful treatment options available. Also, after total removal of the prostate, there is little, if any, ejaculate, although there is the sensation of climax and orgasm.
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