Loss of Penis Length After Treatment
Have you lost penis length after prostate cancer treatment?
Share your experience and help others navigate post-treatment challenges.
Not sure about that
I think that it definitely does. I never measured prior but there is definitely a little difference after having my prostate removed
I had Radical Prostetectomy surgery 3 years ago almost to the day. I was 64 at the time. The surgery was supposed to be nerve sparing but it was not. There is zero ability to maintain an erection. I experienced urinary incontinence for nearly 6 months and then the healing seemed to begin. Three years later I am mostly dry unless I have unusual physical exertion. I experienced a loss of penis length of about two inches due to the removal of internal tissue which makes it very difficult/messy to urinate at times. I have tried penile rehabilitation which was not successful.
I have had recurring cancer events that required radiation two separate times and ADT therapy twice as well. Right now I am in a surveilance mode with the disease and consider myself lucky. I get to stay alive and have learned to live with the disappointing but not devastating side effects. Many people have worse conditions than mine.I have the same things that you are having. Does this mess with your head. It bothers me a lot. Hi
. Have you experienced cancer recurrences? Also, are you still in treatment? People here understand how the combination of the cancer, treatments, and side effects can really take a mental toll. Best, Richard (Team Member)
I can only speak to surgical treatment.
After prostate removal there is a gap between the base of the bladder and the base of the penis. The urethra has to be reconnected and that closes the gap. The penis looks to be at least two inches less in "hang." I wish that my urologist had been more forthcoming about this fact. He wasn't. Leaving out important (and uncomfortable) truths is equivalent to lying in my opinion. I would not have changed my mind and chosen other treatment. I did several months of penile rehabilitation with pumps and shots after surgery. I did not regain my erection but I maintain a satisfactory sex life despite that. I am 78 so getting a penile prosthesis is not appealing.
