Sexual Problems Need Attention After Prostate Cancer Treatment
Over 80% of patients experience erection problems after prostate cancer treatment, according to survey results published in the Lancet Oncology.
Almost 36,000 respondents completed the survey 18 to 24 months after their prostate cancer diagnosis, answering questions about urinary and sexual function, daily life and quality of life, pain, and mental health.
Poor erections were especially common in men with advanced disease. Men who had undergone hormonal treatment had the highest rate of sexual dysfunction.
However, over half the men said they weren't offered support for sexual problems.
What else did the men have to say? Find out here.
Researchers Evaluate Penile Sensitivity
As a man's health changes, so might the sensitivity of his penis. Doctors use several different methods to assess such changes, but researchers have may have found a way to standardize this process.
A recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study describes the penile sensitivity ratio (PSR), a measurement developed with a handheld vibrating device.
The researchers discovered that older men and diabetic men had higher PSR values, meaning they had less sensation in their penis.
More research is still needed, however. See more details here.
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