Del's Story

Ethnicity

White British

Age

70-79

Work

Retired

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Geography

West Midlands

Relationship status

Married/In a Civil Partnership

Listen

Hormone Therapy (injections)

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

Consult oncology nurse who will arrange for GP to supply pump and pills to help get and maintain erection

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

Hot sweats can be treated with medication

How this treatment impacted my life the most

The side effects were the most troublesome, loss of libido was depressing

If I had to do it all over again, would I choose the same treatment?

Why did I give this answer?

I would have arranged protection for male parts

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