Bernie's Story

Ethnicity
White British
Age
70-79
Work
Retired
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
East Anglia
Relationship status
Married/In a Civil Partnership

Hormone Therapy (injections)

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

Must have an understanding partner!

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

The fatigue/exhaustion was very hard for me to deal with, especially being as active golfer!

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

Talk to people who can help, Also important to have family/friends for support!

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Feeling washed out and finding I couldn’t be bothered to do things because of fatigue! Plus brain fog.

If I had to do it all over again, would I choose the same treatment?

Not sure

Why did I give this answer?

Because of the treatment my life has changed so much! Plus my golf handicap has gone up !!!

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