Nigel's Story

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

Hormone Therapy (injections)

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

Plan journeys around comfort stops

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

It’s part of it, be open with your partner and hope it’s short lived.

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

Again, it’s part of it, and better than the alternative if you don’t have the treatment

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

I didn’t find it an massive issue, there’s a reason for it and hopefully short lived.

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Weight gain and loss of libido

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

If it gets rid of the big C, then absolutely

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