What to do for impotence after prostate removal?

Answer 1

To answer your question, How can you gain an erection after prostate removal, the first question I would ask is were the nerves on the sides of the prostate gland cut, damaged or left in tact?

If the nerves on both sides were cut, western medicine says it is unlikely that sexual function will be restored. If the nerve on one side was cut or damaged, then sexual function can be restored.

A patient can engage is sex within 4 weeks of prostate removal surgery. Full ability to have an erection is restored within 9-12 months.

Don't count on retaining normal sexual function after a prostatectomy. Depending on one's age, the nerves that are attached to the prostate gland may be too fragile to remain intact and functional following surgery. The older the man, the higher the risk of irreparable damage. Some urologists claim that the risk of impotence is about 5% (a low number sometimes quoted to encourage the cancer patient to proceed); but actually, it's probably closer to 50%.

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Answer 2

There are different possible causes of impotence after prostate removal. It can be due to scarring, trauma, deliberate or accidental removal of tissue. Consulting with your GP is advised.

There are several treatments available that I'm aware of. A lot of the drugs on the market have nasty side effects, especially after long term use, and can get quite expensive too!

There are also a variety of natural treatments, including herbal supplements and acupuncture. The best way to treat though is to find the root cause of it. As men hit thirty, their testosterone levels gradually decrease. For most men a herbal remedy that boosts testosterone proves highly effective. A great product you could try is called Herbal Ignite, it's been around for over a decade, and made in clean green New Zealand, so you can be assured of the quality and efficacy of its ingredients. You can get more info from their website, but basically as I understand it works by using the herb Tribulus Terrestris stimulating the body to produce more testosterone, like it did when you were in your twenties.

Answer 3

Patience from his partner may help. Viagra may and there are injections available that will pretty much guarantee an erection.