I lost interest in sex ever since starting to take tamsulosin in 2022 (inc. reading about the side effects) and starting hormone therapy.
I have regular hot flushes, fatigue and have gained approximately a stone in weight so far, probably due to hormone therapy. Also some itchiness - usually back, stomach and legs. But I am still able to play tennis although I feel tired afterwards so I would suggest keeping up with a sport. I wake up to pee 2-3 times a night and wake up around 5:30 each day so go to bed by 10pm and try to turn out the light by 10:30. Worth mentioning that I had a rectal barrier insertion operation privately. But I did not have any rectal problems following radiotherapy so I think it was worth it although very uncomfortable - like a prostate biopsy under local anaesthetic. Also did prehabilitation classes which prepared me for my radiotherapy physically ( I also continued regular tennis) and a HOPE course which gave me a good social group of other cancer patients, some of whom were very supportive.
Daily trip to the hospital for 20 days.
Yes
My PSA has reduced from 9.4 to 0.03 and I live a reasonably normal life.
I completely lost interest in sex including masturbation when I started hormone therapy,
Wear loose clothing so you can shed a layer during hot flushes. Perhaps try mindfulness techniques as hot flushes are sometimes associated with stress.
The fatigue makes me often fall asleep when working on the computer or watching TV, reducing my productivity..
Yes
PSA has reduced from 9.4 to 0.03 and I live a relatively normal life.
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