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Does Enlarged Prostate Affect Sexual Health?

Hello Doctor Age: 29Height: 160 cm Weight: 64 kg I had some urinary issue & went to doctor & confirmed its BPH (enlarged prostate). He advised Alfusin tablet as a treatment.Here my question is, does it affect sexual life?I am not married. I am confused a lot.Please suggest.
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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HI
THANKS FOR USING HEALTHCARE MAGIC.
ALFUSIN (ALFUZOSIN-ALPHA BLOCKER) HAS SOME ADVANTAGE AND DISADVANTAGE ON SEXUAL FUNCTION.
THE ADVANTAGE IS THAT THE DRUG BEING A SMOOTH MUSCLE RELAXANT WILL IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF ERECTION.
HOWEVER THE SAME PROPERTY OF RELAXING THE SMOOTH MUSCLE AT THE NECK OF BLADDER CAN CAUSE RETROGRADE EJACULATION, DELAYED OR ABSENT EJACULATION. IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE SIDE EFFECTS, DISCUSS WITH YOUR DOCTOR. ALSO BENIGN PROSTRATE HYPERTROPHY AT THE AGE OF 29 (VERY COMMON DISORDER IN ELDERLY) SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AND NEEDS FURTHER EVALUATION.
HOPE THIS HAVE CLARIFIED YOUR DOUBT.
THANK YOU.
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Does Enlarged Prostate Affect Sexual Health?

HI THANKS FOR USING HEALTHCARE MAGIC. ALFUSIN (ALFUZOSIN-ALPHA BLOCKER) HAS SOME ADVANTAGE AND DISADVANTAGE ON SEXUAL FUNCTION. THE ADVANTAGE IS THAT THE DRUG BEING A SMOOTH MUSCLE RELAXANT WILL IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF ERECTION. HOWEVER THE SAME PROPERTY OF RELAXING THE SMOOTH MUSCLE AT THE NECK OF BLADDER CAN CAUSE RETROGRADE EJACULATION, DELAYED OR ABSENT EJACULATION. IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE SIDE EFFECTS, DISCUSS WITH YOUR DOCTOR. ALSO BENIGN PROSTRATE HYPERTROPHY AT THE AGE OF 29 (VERY COMMON DISORDER IN ELDERLY) SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AND NEEDS FURTHER EVALUATION. HOPE THIS HAVE CLARIFIED YOUR DOUBT. THANK YOU.