Hi I Had A Prostatectomy 1.5 Years Ago, Since Then

Posted on Tue, 15 Oct 2019

Question: Hi

I had a prostatectomy 1.5 years ago, since then I have been impotent. Last night I injected trimax into my penis. After about 45 min I had a full erection. I went to sleep and 4 hours later woke up and still had the erection. The instructions said to go to emergency if that happened - however I poured cold water on it, had a cool shower and peddled on a stationary bike for about 20 min. and the erection went away, though was not completely flaccid.

1) Do you think there will be any complications?

2) Should I take this medication again? and what are the likely side affects?

I took only the recommended amount for the first time which supposedly was a very low dose 0.05 ml (5 units).

thanks
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can continue to use it

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query.
You had taken intra corporeal injection of Trimex to achieve erection which lasted for more than 4 hours . In few individuals it is common to last it for longer duration
but gradually fades away

There is no harm in using it

It should be taken only twice a week

Thanks and Regards
Dr Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (11 hours later)

Had you ever heard of using cold water and exercise to get rid of the erection from trimex?
thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes It is common practice to use cold water sponging

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up
It is common practice to use cold water sponging to get rid of prolonged erection
Thanks and Regards
DrPatil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (10 hours later)

Hi thanks,

What vaginal lubrication do you recommend for a 72 year old woman?

thanks XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (39 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can use Xylocaine Jelly as a lubricant

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up
You can use Xylocaine jelly as a lubricant
Thanks and Regards
DrPatil

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana