Tips and advice for any bladder or bowel side effects of treatment
The problem with urinating was temporary, though I have needed tamsulosin (capsule on alternate days rather than daily) since.
The problem with unpredictable leakage started after 4 years (2021). I have had to wear a pad as a precaution since.
Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment
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!
How this treatment impacted my life the most
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.
Why did I give this answer?
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.
