Can anyone tell me if the prostate gland operation affects the man's sexual life, if all men experience it, and can the operation be avoided?

it should not affect sexual function; the only difference either partner should notice is a slight lessening of the amount of ejaculate.

The Urologist will answer all you questions regarding the Prostrate Gland.

hopefully this should answer your questions

http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/prostateremoval/PR_whatis.html

There can be some impact.

http://www.prostatehealth.org.au/v3/html/sheet_6.htm

A lot depends upon the type of operation and the techniques used.

As Pattricia sys, teh uologist involve will be the person to ask. Whether the operation can be avoided or not is a matter for the patient and doctor, really, although with older men and slow cancers, sometimes a surgeon may decide to do something called 'watchful waiting'.

http://www.besttreatments.co.uk/btuk/conditions/4543.html

Seriously - go through this with the urologist involved. I once heard a medic say that quite a few men die WITH prostate cancer, rather than OF it.

There have been massive changes regarding the treatment of the prostrate gland. Too numerous to describe on here, but they involve laser treatment .Just leave it up to the Urologist.

There have been massive changes regarding the treatment of the prostrate gland. Too numerous to describe on here, but they involve laser treatment .Just leave it up to the Urologist.

No I am not asking for myself or for a man I know, I wanted to know that if I decided to go out with a man who had the problem what the consequences were if this became relevant

No I am not asking for myself or for a man I know, I wanted to know that if I decided to go out with a man who had the problem what the consequences were if this became relevant

It doesnt really happen until a man is older,cressida. :)

It doesnt really happen until a man is older,cressida. :)

thank you Pattricia - oh wise one, I do have a thing for the mature man

No I am not asking for myself or for a man I know, I wanted to know that if I decided to go out with a man who had the problem what the consequences were if this became relevant

Like Pattricia says, unless it's a rampaging nightmare of a Prostate problem it's not something that pops up as an issue until a man is older.

I'm in my mid 40s and as far as I know it's still quite happy. :)

To be blunt, most men are more likely to get sexual problems due to narrowing of the blood vessels of the penis due to general cardio-vascular health problems. I think this is the most common cause of erectile dysfunction in men beyond the 30s. Much of this is a lifestyle thing - smoking, poor diet, etc.

Also diabetes can have an effect with obese men.

Generally, I think it's more likely that you'll find these issues a problem with your prospective partners than Prostate problems.

Like Pattricia says, unless it's a rampaging nightmare of a Prostate problem it's not something that pops up as an issue until a man is older.

I'm in my mid 40s and as far as I know it's still quite happy. :)

To be blunt, most men are more likely to get sexual problems due to narrowing of the blood vessels of the penis due to general cardio-vascular health problems. I think this is the most common cause of erectile dysfunction in men beyond the 30s. Much of this is a lifestyle thing - smoking, poor diet, etc.

Also diabetes can have an effect with obese men.

Generally, I think it's more likely that you'll find these issues a problem with your prospective partners than Prostate problems.what a nice, informed reply done in a very mature way, thank you Joe

what a nice, informed reply done in a very mature way, thank you Joe

You're welcome. :)

I'm due to have a prostate biopsy soon. After talking to a few men who have had this procedure i'm not too worried, but none of them were on warfarin as i am. The warfarin is a long term thing owing to a heart condition. I wondered if anyone on the forum new of anyone who has been in a similar situation.

Oh Cressy, it's time you looked for a Toy Boy, mind you, they get nappy rash !!

I'm due to have a prostate biopsy soon. After talking to a few men who have had this procedure i'm not too worried, but none of them were on warfarin as i am. The warfarin is a long term thing owing to a heart condition. I wondered if anyone on the forum new of anyone who has been in a similar situation.

Your GP or hospital consultant will answer this question.