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John's Story

Ethnicity
White British
Age
50-59
Work
Other (please specify)
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
Wales
Relationship status
Single/divorced
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Hormone Therapy (injections and relugolix tablets)

How this treatment impacted my life the most

HT and all the side effects of the drug (Prostap 3)

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

The treatment path was chosen for me by the hospital consultant, I look into other treatments but soon realised then plan I was given was the best choice for me

Hormone Therapy (injections and relugolix tablets)

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

See your GP as soon as possible, it’s not as embarrassing as you think

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

Cool gel packs placed in my pillows for nighttime flushes and fans placed around the house

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Suffering from ED through Hormone Therapy

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

I think the treatment choice given to me by my consultant was the right choice for me at the time of diagnosis

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