The man's ability to produce sperm should be unaffected by the removal of his prostate, since the sperm is made in the testicles. Having said this, the prostate does make some of the fluid in the ejaculate (about 25-35%). So a man who has had his prostate removed may notice a decrease in the amount he ejaculates.
Also, depending on the way the prostate is removed, the nerves that feed the penis may be damaged, and though he makes sperm, may find it difficult to have an ejaculation, or even become aroused.
Yes, men can still father children after prostate surgery. If the prostate is removed, the sperm will be extracted and implanted in the women via In Vitro Fertilization or artificial insemination.
Prostate cancer itself does not cause infertility, but rather the removal of the prostate gland can effect a male's ability to father a child naturally. He can still father a child via Invitro Fertilization. Medical research has shown that Infertility can increase the chances of developing prostate cancer.
Yes, regular PSA tests are still recommended after a prostatectomy. While the prostate gland is removed, small amounts of PSA can still be produced by prostate cells that may remain or by other tissues. Monitoring PSA levels helps detect any potential recurrence of prostate cancer, allowing for timely intervention if necessary. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate frequency of testing based on individual circumstances.
Your tonsils. You don't need them but you still have them.
Yes, it is possible for a man to still have a strong desire for sex after a partial removal of the prostate gland. However, there may be changes in sexual function and experience due to the surgery, such as erectile dysfunction or changes in ejaculation. It's important to discuss any concerns with a healthcare provider for personalized guidance and support.
Sort of, but the operation will often make it hard or impossible for him to have an erection.
A non-cancerous growth of the prostate is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This condition leads to an enlargement of the prostate gland and can cause symptoms such as frequent urination, especially at night, and difficulty urinating. While BPH is non-cancerous, it can still cause issues and may require treatment.
If the PSA levels conitnue to rise that would indicate that some of the cancerous cells may have migrated from the diseased prostate gland prior to removal. Your MD or urologist will give you much more detailed info on this possibility.
They are still a First Cousin once removed.
It is remotely possible but highly unlikely that sterility would be caused through removal of the prostate gland. Far more often, prostatectomy results in impotence (inability to achieve or maintain erection) and/or incontinence (Inability to control urination). If you are faced with the prostatectomy decision, be sure you completely understand the potential unintended consequences and how they will affect your quality of life before agreeing to the procedure. There are many options. It depends. If you have your prostate removed without having radiation or chemotherapy you can still produce healthy sperm, but without the prostate you are unable to produce the fluid that is ejaculated during sex that nourishes the sperm as it makes its journey to fertilize an egg. To get pregnant, a fertility doctor will remove sperm and either implant in the female, or via IVF, the eggs will also be removed and fertilized them implanted back in the female's uterus. If you have chemo or radiation due to prostate cancer, it is possible to rendered sterile, so have sperm removed and frozen before cancer treatment, so healthy sperm can be used to fertilize an egg.
Depending on what your version of satisfaction is. If you are talking about the pleasure of an orgasm (ejaculation Per Se) then yes you can still achieve an orgasm but it may vary depending on how much semen your prostate gland is able to create. Alot of people think that semen is created in the testicles but it is not. SPERM is created in the testicles and travels up the vas deference to mix with the semen that is created by the prostate gland. so you can still ejaculate it will just be a different consistency and color.
If the child is in foster care you pay but not if the child is adopted. Then the child have new parents who are responsible for him/her.