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What Causes Erectile Dysfunction After Radiation Therapy For Prostate Cancer?
Posted on
Mon, 19 Jun 2017
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Mon, 19 Jun 2017
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Mon, 10 Jul 2017
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Question : I am 82 years old I have had prostate cancer and took 30 radiation treatments, also take a low mg blood pressure pill daily. My loving wife passed away 2 years ago I have erectile dysfunction is there any hope for me to get my manhood back so i can have sex?
Brief Answer:
Here are some other options
Detailed Answer:
Hello There ! Thank you for asking HealthCareMagic.
I have gone through your concern.
Radiotherapy treatment against prostate cancer could be the reasson of your erectile dysfunction.
There are some other options that you can try besides Viagra:
-Intracavernous injection therapy ( intracavernous alprostadil) where medication is injected into the penis before intercorse.
-Using vacuum constriction device to draw blood into the penis to cause an erection.
--Penile prosthesis / implants.
Other things that need to be considered for a good result are : psychologic status ( psychosexual therapy)- it is important not to feel scared/unsecure and nervous, blood pressure medication ( beta blockers group of drug, douretics ..) may contribute in your dysfunction.
To try these other options you need to talk with a doctor ( Urologist ), together you will discuss about the options and start the treatment plan.
Hope i have answered your question.
Take Care !
Dr Balliu
Here are some other options
Detailed Answer:
Hello There ! Thank you for asking HealthCareMagic.
I have gone through your concern.
Radiotherapy treatment against prostate cancer could be the reasson of your erectile dysfunction.
There are some other options that you can try besides Viagra:
-Intracavernous injection therapy ( intracavernous alprostadil) where medication is injected into the penis before intercorse.
-Using vacuum constriction device to draw blood into the penis to cause an erection.
--Penile prosthesis / implants.
Other things that need to be considered for a good result are : psychologic status ( psychosexual therapy)- it is important not to feel scared/unsecure and nervous, blood pressure medication ( beta blockers group of drug, douretics ..) may contribute in your dysfunction.
To try these other options you need to talk with a doctor ( Urologist ), together you will discuss about the options and start the treatment plan.
Hope i have answered your question.
Take Care !
Dr Balliu
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