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How will having my prostate removed affect my sex life?

The prostate is located near delicate nerves that support a man's erection, so there is a risk of erectile dysfunction after prostate removal surgery. Watch urologist Harry Fisch, MD, discuss how prostate removal could impact a man's sex life.


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Up Next

  • How do i protect myself from prostate cancer, but avoid unneeded treatment?

  • Does radiation therapy for prostate cancer cause erectile dysfunction?

  • What are the causes of erectile dysfunction (ED)?

  • How does stress affect a man's sex drive?

  • How are doctors improving prostate cancer treatments?

  • Does premature ejaculation get better over time?

  • What is erectile dysfunction (ED)?

  • How can watching too much porn cause erectile dysfunction?

  • What is the treatment for advanced prostate cancer?

  • How is low testosterone treated?

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