Dyspareunia – painful intercourse – is common in gynecological cancer survivors. However, multimodal physical therapy could offer some relief, according to the authors of a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study. Researchers found that 12 weeks of physical therapy brought significant improvements in sexual function. Treatment for gynecological cancer can take a great toll on […]
Bother is Common Among Men with Climacturia
Almost half of the men who experience climacturia after radical prostatectomy are bothered by the situation, a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study reports. Climacturia – urine leakage during orgasm – affects an estimated 20% to 93% of men after prostatectomy, the authors said. In many cases, the issue is caused by nerve damage […]
Can Sex Increase the Risk of Prostate Cancer?
Number of sexual partners, age at first intercourse, and ejaculation frequency appear to influence a man’s risk for prostate cancer, according to new research. The notion that sexual activity might affect prostate cancer risk has been controversial. A meta-analysis published in 2002 reported that increased ejaculation frequency and having more sexual partners were associated with […]
Consider Sexual Function Before Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy, Experts Recommend
Men with good sexual function before surgery are more likely to benefit from nerve-sparing prostatectomy than those with poor function, suggests new research in the Journal of Urology.
Early Rehabilitation With Sildenafil Benefits Men After RALP, Study Finds
Immediate penile rehabilitation with sildenafil may yield better results after prostatectomy than delaying the regimen, according to new research published in the Journal of Urology.
Prostate Cancer Patients May Not Fully Understand Treatment Risks
Most men with localized prostate cancer do not clearly understand the risks associated with different treatment options, according to a recent study in BJU International.