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A member asked:
After prostatectomy surgery what will my body do with the testosterone that it makes?
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Many things : Testosterone is used in all cells. Prostate is just one organ. Helps with blood sugar, muscles, erections, sperm production, libido, hair, etc... List is long
Answered 4/7/2016
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No change, but ...: Radical prostatectomy (RP) itself will not change testosterone (T)production & secretion from testes if no special drug was used to suppress T production. However, ED may ensue following RP by its compromising vessels & nerves for erection, which is, in turn, mistakenly & unfairly blamed for causing post-RP ED. More detail? Ask surgeon timely.
Answered 7/6/2014
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