Prostate cancer is increasingly common. As of 2021, it was the fifth-most common cancer among adult men in Korea, and its incidence is on the rise in many other countries as well. Experts believe this is partly due to changes in dietary habits (namely, the adoption of Westernized diets) and more advanced tools for detecting the disease.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to achieve and maintain an erection firm enough for satisfying sexual intercourse at least 25% of the time. In other words, it’s more than just an occasional problem. ED can cause a lot of distress and strain relationships.
If you’re facing prostate cancer, you should know that treatments for the disease can significantly impact your sexual function. One of the potential side effects of prostate cancer treatment is erectile dysfunction. Other potential side effects are changes in ejaculation and sensation.
If you’re wondering whether prostate cancer can cause erectile dysfunction, the answer is yes, but more often, the treatments for prostate cancer are responsible. In this article, we’ll look at how different prostate cancer treatments can affect erectile function and what you can do to manage ED after prostate cancer treatment.
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