The loss of libido only lasted while I was on hormone therapy (less than 2 years). There is probably some difficulty in keeping an erection. Maybe just old age. There is no ejaculate. Pronbly a plus feature!
The two long-term side effects are leakage of urine and permanent diarrhoea. The unpredicatble leakage necessitates wearing a pad. The diarrhoea has increased the frequency of bowel movements from 1 to 2+ a day. There is also urgency to avoid leakage.
Yes
I was offered the alternative of radical prostatectomy. The benefit may have been unaffected bowel function. The downside of urinary incontinence and impotence seemed worse.
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