The reduction in penis size probably affected me more mentally than the cancer diagnosis. I know it shouldn't really, but it did . I was unaware this was going to happen and was not aware of using penis pumps to help blood supply. Unfortunately the wee man never grew back either.
The fatigue was very random and could appear out of nowhere. I learnt to accept it and when possible succumb to it, as fighting it seemed to make it worse. Plenty of power naps when fatigue hit seemed to really help.
The hormones made me very depressed, even suicidal thoughts I had to go and see a therapist. Not about the cancer itself, I had mentally dealt with that , but it just made me depressed with life. I stopped after 2 years of the 3 year course . I was a wreck and could not cope, so I took my chances finishing the treatment early. Consultant wasn't happy, but life was not worth living so I had to stop hormones.
As mentioned, the hormones really affected me . Depressed , emotional, penis and testicles shrinking massively affected me , complete lack of interest in sex. I felt I was literally turning female quickly , I even started shopping in fashion magazines 😮, looking for clothes to match. Really Unbelievable haha .
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I would not take hormones, certainly not for the length of time I did.
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