Dear Annie, I had my prostate removed due to cancer about 8\nmonths ago and am now having problems with intimacy. Would a testosterone booster help? Any other ideas?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you for your question. Yes, there are natural solutions to address intimacy issues following prostate removal. Let\u2019s start by understanding a little more about what\u2019s going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a normal side effect of radical prostatectomy, after the removal of the prostate. Pretty much all men have difficulty with intimacy during the first few months. Most men suffer from temporary nerve paralysis, which can last for months to years. In the first year after surgery 40% to 60% of men recover their pre-surgical sexual function. During the second year about 30% to 50% of those heal and resume a normal sex life. Healing time depends on many factors including your age, level of health and pre-cancer sexual function. We also need to take into account psychological factors such the presence of and quality of intimate relationships. And of course the type and quality of surgery. Other issues that can make recovery more difficult include diabetes, obesity, alcohol, smoking, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular and disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n