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What Causes Erectile Dysfunction After A Prostate Surgery
Question: I had prostate surgery and it has been a month and I'm get sexually active again but even with viagra I seem to get semi hard for a few minutes and then back to soft. Am I trying to soon after surgery?
Brief Answer:
Nearly/up to 1 year may be needed to restore normal erectile function
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern,
Erectile dysfunction is a common problem after prostate surgery. It is due to the stretching of nerves during surgery. For most people nerves recover in 1 year and normal erectile function will be restored.
Continue Cialis to help with erection. If Cialis alone seems not be helping, other options like injecting medication directly into penis or use of the mechanical device like vacuum constriction device, or a vacuum pump can be tried.
Other possible contributors of Erectile dysfunction also need be corrected like diabetes, discontinuation of medications that can cause erectile dysfunction like antidepressants, beta blockers.
Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption if you do so. Anxiety, stress also need to be managed with relaxation techniques like meditation, exercise, yoga etc.Resolving any relationship issues with your partner is also important.
Hope this answers your question
Please feel free to address further questions here,
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Nearly/up to 1 year may be needed to restore normal erectile function
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern,
Erectile dysfunction is a common problem after prostate surgery. It is due to the stretching of nerves during surgery. For most people nerves recover in 1 year and normal erectile function will be restored.
Continue Cialis to help with erection. If Cialis alone seems not be helping, other options like injecting medication directly into penis or use of the mechanical device like vacuum constriction device, or a vacuum pump can be tried.
Other possible contributors of Erectile dysfunction also need be corrected like diabetes, discontinuation of medications that can cause erectile dysfunction like antidepressants, beta blockers.
Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption if you do so. Anxiety, stress also need to be managed with relaxation techniques like meditation, exercise, yoga etc.Resolving any relationship issues with your partner is also important.
Hope this answers your question
Please feel free to address further questions here,
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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