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How will having my prostate removed affect my sex life?

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How will having my prostate removed affect my sex life?

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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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