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Surgery for Prostate Cancer Side effects of prostate surgery. The major possible side effects of radical prostatectomy are urinary incontinence (being unable to control urine) and erectile dysfunction (impotence; problems getting or keeping erections). These side effects can also occur with other forms of prostate cancer treatment.
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Prostate Problems • Medications are available to help you relax during the treatment. 3. After the treatment… • The treatment can cause side effects, such as fatigue, flu-like symptoms, the urge to urinate frequently, painful urination, or symptoms of a urinary tract infection. You may have blood or clots in your urine. Contact your doctor if your side effects are severe.
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- More common are drugs, referred to as alpha blockers, that relax the muscle in the prostate to reduce the tension on the urine tube. These include Hytrin, Cardura, Uroxatral, and Flomax. Side effects include light-headedness and weakness.
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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID Other possible side effects include: 1  Involuntary muscle jerks. 2  Low blood pressure. 3  Reduced sexual desire or difficulty reaching orgasm. 4  Weight gain. 5  Difficulty starting a urine flow. 6  Muscle cramps. 7  Prickling or tingling sensation in the skin (paresthesia)
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Side Effects An operation to remove part or all of the prostate. Radical (or total) prostatectomy is the removal of the entire prostate and some of the tissue around it. External beam radiation. A form of radiation therapy in which the radiation is delivered by a machine pointed at the area to be radiated.
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What are side effects for daptomycin (Cubicin)? Daptomycin (Cubicin) is an antibiotic injected in the vein by a qualified medical professional, such as a doctor or nurse. So you will be monitored closely. Side effects include: Dizziness. Extreme feelings of exhaustion or tiredness. Fast heartbeat (tachycardia) Pale skin. Mental confusion.
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- Studies show that how well you come through the surgery and the extent of your side effects depend more on the skill of your surgeon than on the kind of surgery you have. 3. Risks Erection problems. Erection problems are one of the serious side effects of radical prostatectomy. The nerves that control a man's ability to have an erection lie next to the prostate gland. They often are damaged or removed during surgery.
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Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer The side effects of prostate radiation can be explained by the anatomy of the prostate in relation to other structures in close proximity. The prostate lies directly below the bladder and surrounds the urethra, which allows urine to pass from the bladder. The rectum is behind the prostate and the nerves that control erections surround the prostate. Below are some of the possible side effects of radiation.
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- The widespread use of TST has been impeded by concerns over the potential side effects, the most serious being increased risk of cardiovascular disease and adenocarcinoma of the prostate, and lesser side effects including worsening sleep apnea, erythrocytosis and venous thromboembolism.
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- Common side effects of prostate cancer radiation therapy, such as bowel or bladder urgency, or erectile dysfunction, may be reduced through the use of TrueBeam technology. Contact Us. (800) 615-3055 or. 1  Privacy Policy. 2  Disclaimer. 3  Editorial Policy. 4  Copyright. 5  Guidelines. 6  Sitemap.
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Testosterone Injection Side Effects for Men and Women Overall side effects of testosterone therapy include: More common. Gum or mouth irritation – most often seen with oral testosterone use. Rash or itching at the site of injection, patch, or gel application. Swelling or enlargement of breast tissue. Anxiety. Headache. Male-pattern baldness.
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Side Effects The broad categories of side effects associated with prostate cancer treatments includes: 1  Urinary Dysfunction. 2  Bowel Dysfunction. 3  Erectile Dysfunction.  Loss of 1  Fertility. Side Effects of Hormone Therapy.  Side Effects of Chemotherapy.
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- Other common side effects may include: 1  tingly feeling, weakness, lack of coordination; 2  dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea; 3  blurred vision, ringing in your ears; 4  breast swelling (in men or women); or. 5  decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.
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Side Effects of Having Ovaries Removed Side Effects of Having Ovaries Removed Surgical removal of both ovaries is medically known as bilateral oophorectomy. Since the ovaries manage hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle, including estrogen and progesterone, removing the ovaries causes surgical menopause. The side effects of bilateral oophorectomy include all the symptoms of menopause in more severe form than would occur in natural menopause, because even in natural menopause the ovaries continue to produce low levels of female hormones.
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Prostate removal surgery and sex: 'Very few men... are the same as before' It’s a big part of what we talk about,” said Dr. Larry Goldenberg, founding director of the Prostate Centre at Vancouver General Hospital. After a prostatectomy — the complete removal of the prostate gland — Goldenberg said, “There are very few men who are the same as before.”. The effects of surgery can range from mild loss of erection and pain on orgasm, to total loss of erection and incontinence. “It’s almost impossible to predict,” Goldenberg said.
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Steroids Side Effects Once again, this is only a possible side effect, but steroids can potentially cause enlargement of the prostate. The media-perpetuated claim of possible prostate cancer seems to be wholly unfounded, according to most research. In many cases, this enlargement is quickly remedied upon cessation of anabolic steroid use.
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- Prostate cancer treatments carry long-term side effects, study confirms. In the long run, the various side effects from treating prostate cancer with surgery versus radiation might not differ that much.
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- 1 The most common side effects of AndroGel 1.62% are increased prostate specific antigen (a test used to screen for prostate cancer), mood swings, high blood pressure, increased red blood cell count, and skin irritation where the gel is applied.
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Testosterone Side Effects In Summary. More frequently reported side effects include: deep vein thrombosis. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects. For the Consumer. Applies to testosterone: buccal patch extended release. Other dosage forms: intramuscular injectable, intramuscular oil, intramuscular solution, intramuscular suspension.
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Depo-Testosterone Common side effects of Depo-Testosterone include nausea, vomiting, headache, anxiety, depression, skin color changes, increased/decreased sexual interest, oily skin, hair loss, breast swelling in men, numbness or tingly feeling, and acne. Pain, swelling, and redness at the injection site may also occur.reast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Our Depo-Testosterone (testosterone cypionate) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.
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- Symptoms of Prostate neoplasm (Prostate Cancer). Some of the symptoms of Prostate neoplasm incude: 1  No early symptoms. 2  Urinary problems. 3  Frequent urination. 4  Night urination. 5  Difficulty starting urination.
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Tamsulosin finasteride Finasteride has certain side effects, one of which is erectile dysfunction. Even small amounts of finasteride can cause this side effect. Other medication for an enlarged prostate to minimize urinary frequency include tamsulosin. You can try Flomax or Urotel and see how you respond to these agents which work at the bladder level.
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- Based on these studies, the most common tamsulosin side effects include: 1  Abnormal ejaculation -- occurring in up to 18.1 percent of people (see Flomax Sexual Side Effects)  Runny or stuffy nose -- in up to 17.9 percent.
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Testim Some side effects with Axiron are potentially serious and should be reported to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to: Depression. Hostility or rage. Prostate cancer. Worsening of benign prostatic hyperplasia, which may cause difficulty passing urine.
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- Radical prostatectomy is major surgery. So it carries the same general risks as other major operations, including heart problems, blood clots, allergic reaction to anesthesia, blood loss, and infection of the wound. Also, these complications can be caused by radical prostatectomy: Erection problems; Urinary incontinence; Damage to the urethra