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Do BPH treatments affect sexual function?
How do the treatments for BPH affect sexual function?
Whether a patient chooses medication, surgery, or both, they may experience changes to their sexual function.
Medications for BPH and sexual function
The most common side effect to medication like alpha blockers, in treating BPH, is retrograde ejaculation. The man may notice that very little or no sperm is released during ejaculation. This is because the sperm travels backwards into the bladder instead of being released at the end of the penis. The sperm will then be expelled from the body when the man next urinates. Retrograde ejaculation is not harmful in any way and does not stop a man from reaching climax.
Surgery for BPH and difficulty with sexual function
When surgery is used to treat prostate enlargement men may find the strength of their erection is weakened. This happens in around 5% of surgeries.
Mr Christopher Eden
Consultant Urologist
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BPH treatment & sexual function
Treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) can cause problems with sexual function. From retrograde ejaculation to impotence, learn more here. Play Video
How common is BPH?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia affects thousands of older men. Is this what is causing your urinary symptoms? Find out more here. Play Video
BPH symptoms
Are you over 60? Then you could be one of the 60% of men that develop prostate enlargement. Find out more here. Play Video
Is BPH dangerous?
BPH or prostate enlargement is a very common condition, but just how dangerous is BPH in the long term? Find out here. Play Video
BPH treatments
Concerned about BPH? Find out the medications available for BPH and whether tablets are the right treatment for you. Play Video
The open prostatectomy for BPH
In severe cases of prostate enlargement an open prostatectomy is needed. Find out more about prostate removal to treat BPH here. Play Video
Surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia
When medications alone do not relieve the symptoms of prostate enlargement, your doctor may recommend surgery. Watch this video to learn more. Play Video
TURP, TUIP and laser prostatectomy
The symptoms of prostate enlargement can be relieved by surgical procedures like laser surgery. Learn about your treatment options here. Play Video
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