A known side-effect after prostate cancer treatments
Erectile dysfunction is a known side effect of any treatment for prostate cancer. There are a range of options available for the treatment of this problem, and the success of these treatments depend on several different factors.
These include;
The type of prostate cancer treatment
The age of the man
Erectile function prior to starting treatment
Other co-existing health conditions
Patient preference
Four main treatments for erectile dysfunction
There are 4 main types of treatment for erectile dysfunction after prostate cancer treatment.
These are:
Oral medication such as Viagra
Vacuum devices
Intracavernosal injections
Penile prosthesis or implant
Treatment is tailored according to patient preference. Unfortunately, more "convenient" treatments such as oral medications are often less effective after prostate cancer treatment, and more potent options such as injections are required.
At Bay Urology we have all treatment options available. We have significant experience with intracavernosal injections, and tailoring this to get the best possible result for men.
We also offer penile prosthesis surgery, which is an excellent treatment for men who have not had successful outcomes with other forms of treatment.
