Prostate Cancer: Hormonal Treatment May Not Affect Sexual Motivations
In spite of hormonal changes, many men on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer still desire intimacy with their partner, researchers report in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
ADT limits the body's production of hormones called androgens, including testosterone, which can fuel the growth of prostate cancer cells. However, these hormones are also important for a man's sex drive and erections.
For the study, 76 men with a history of ADT completed a questionnaire about their prostate cancer treatment, their sexual activity, and their motivations for sex.
Twenty-nine men said they were still interested in sex. Their most common motivation was to feel emotionally connected to their partner.
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Peyronie's Injection Therapy Safe for Men on Certain Blood Thinners, Study Finds
Scientists say that men with Peyronie's disease can safely receive CCh injections if they take antiplatelets and anticoagulants, two types of blood thinners.
CCh stands for Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum, a substance that is injected directly into plaques that form on the penis. The plaques cause the penis to bend. This curve is a hallmark symptom of Peyronie's disease.
In the past, it wasn't clear whether CCh injections were safe for men taking these drugs.
Learn more about the Journal of Sexual Medicine study.
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