It’s worth bearing in mind that if you choose the HT/RT route, the chances are you will very quickly have zero libido, which you may have for up to 3 years, along with some, if not complete, ED during that period. When you finish the HT you ‘hopefully’ should get both back, but how long that takes seems to be very variable.
It’s an odd feeling when you’d rather have a nice cup of coffee than sex(like many women going through the menopause)..hopefully your partner understands and you can still have fun, but it’s NOT the same. I must admit though it must be VERY frustrating HAVING a libido but also having ED.
As I found out from a specialist consultant, Peyronie’s disease(which I now have) can occur with either treatment so it’s really important to do Rehab during the period of ED.
There are many other side effects you MAY get going down the HT/RT route. Hot flushes, brain fog, joint aches and stiffness, fatigue, and as I’ve found out you need to keep active to keep these at bay.
it’s not an easy decision to make either way, perhaps you need to consider which treatment is your best option for getting rid of the cancer, and deal with the side effects when and if you get them. At least you will hopefully be cancer free.
Derek