Alan's Story

Ethnicity
White British
Age
60-69
Work
Manual work
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
East Midlands
Relationship status
Married/In a Civil Partnership

Hormone Therapy (injections)

Tips and advice for any bladder or bowel side effects of treatment

Carry a bag with cleaning cloths and spare knickers Also a collapsible plastic wee tube I called mine a Disaster bag

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

Non Since my treatment started In 2018 I have been told I have terminal Erectile dysfunction, been told it’s a waste of time treating me at 65 Been on waitlist now over two years but they ring every 3 months talking about my vacuum pump If it did any good my penis would be three feet long I have penile atrophy and have been circumcised once but have shrunk so much I’m ready again

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

Carry a handkerchief for mopping your brow

Tips and advice for any mental and emotional side effects of treatment

Whatever happens keep smiling and don’t let it get you down

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Complete Erectile dysfunction Three year wait for a penile implant and nothing happens Covid and NHS pay strikes 2 million others waiting for treatment

Why did I give this answer?

It’s the truth My wife is 12 years younger I retired after 52 years at work I don’t feel anyone is listening anymore It’s wasting her life as well as mine 30 year nhs veteran she’s so disappointed how I’ve been treated

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