Sex after treatment - Andrology Australia
Sex after treatment - Andrology Australia
Sex after treatment - Andrology Australia
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Suggested questions to askyour doctor about <strong>treatment</strong> and sexual function• Will <strong>treatment</strong> affect my ability to have an erection?• What changes can I expect <strong>after</strong> <strong>treatment</strong>?• What can be done to minimise the risk of losing erections?• How long might it take to recover erections?ContactsYou may find some of the information in thisbooklet does not apply to your personalsituation. It is important to discuss your concernsabout sexual function with a doctor who is familiarwith your detailed medical history. Your treating urologist or generalpractitioner will be happy to assist you with this. Further informationabout cancer and support services in your local area can beobtained free of charge by calling the Queensland Cancer Fund’sCancer Helpline. The Helpline operates Monday to Friday from8am to 8pm and can be contacted by phone on 13 11 20 (toll free)or email: helpline@qldcancer.com.auQueensland Cancer Fund offices• Will my libido be affected as well?• I’ve heard surgery could shorten my penis. Is this so andwill it affect my performance?• What is the long-term impact of <strong>treatment</strong> on sexual function?• What can I do to improve erections?• How soon <strong>after</strong> <strong>treatment</strong> should I begin this therapy?• Will my age or health affect access to <strong>treatment</strong> formanaging loss of erections?Brisbane553 Gregory TerraceFortitude Valley Qld 4006Ph: (07) 3258 2200Cairns169 Aumuller StreetBungalow Qld 4870Ph: (07) 4031 1555Townsville24 Warburton StreetNorth Ward Qld 4810Ph: (07) 4721 1644Rockhampton43 Upper Dawson RoadRockhampton Qld 4700Ph: (07) 4927 7088Sunshine CoastShop 4, Credit Union <strong>Australia</strong> PlazaCorner Maroochydore Road andBaden Powell StreetMaroochydore Qld 4558Ph: (07) 5443 6300Gold CoastCorner Bay and Davenport streetsSouthport Qld 4215Ph: (07) 5591 1500Toowoomba137 Herries StreetToowoomba Qld 4350Ph: (07) 4638 4799www.qldcancer.com.auThis information sheet is locally adapted from Prostate Health Improvement ProjectMaterials (Repatriation General Hospital, Daw Park, SA) for the Queensland Cancer Fund.The Queensland Cancer Fund gratefully acknowledges permission to modify and reprintthis patient information sheet. Acknowledgement is also given to <strong>Andrology</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> andto Peter Dornan for permission to modify and adapt material and diagrams from theirrespective publications. Thanks also to Claire Burns for her assistance with illustrations.28 <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>after</strong> <strong>treatment</strong> 29
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