Men who undergo androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer might experience sexual side effects that interfere with their intimate relationships. Fortunately, there are ways for couples to cope. 

Androgens are hormones that are important for sexuality. But they can also feed cancer cells. ADT makes fewer androgens available to those cells. 

Research shows that once men start ADT, couples start having more sexual problems and are intimate less frequently.

Still, couples who stay sexually active despite the challenges report better sexual intimacy. And when a man's partner understands what he is going through, they have a better chance of maintaining emotional intimacy. 

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Could you or your partner have low testosterone? And if so, should you undergo testosterone replacement therapy? 

In April, the American Urological Association (AUA) issued a set of guidelines to help doctors and patients answer those questions. 

In our latest blog post, we explain the basics of testosterone deficiency and its diagnosis, as set forth by the AUA. We also discuss the AUA's recommendations for testosterone therapy and the potential risks men should know about. 

Get the details here.