Men can recover from side effects of prostate treatment, experts say
This is EXACTLY what happened to my father-in-law. He ignored his elevated PSA score because he was getting re-married, and he didn't want to face the possibility of having any problems with his sex-life. As a result, he never went back to the doctor to follow up, until he was doubled-over in pain one day, about 2 years later. Then it was too late, and he was told that he had inoperable prostate cancer and that he probably had 3 years to live.
- Following a positive PSA test for prostate cancer, men have many concerns. Chief among these is often the worry that they won’t be able to enjoy a satisfying sex life after they have surgery or radiation therapy to treat the condition. However, experts say that this is frequently not the case.
- men often confuse psychological conditions with physical hindrances following surgery. However, talking through these issues may help them regain a normal sex life.
- "On average, 8 out of 10 men I see who have had prostate surgery continue having sex lives afterwards”
- fear of sexual and other side effects is one of the main reasons men give for not seeking prostate treatment early, but experts say this is no excuse for not seeking PSA testing.
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