Noel's Story

Ethnicity

White British

Age

70-79

Work

Retired

Sexual Orientation

Other (please specify)

Geography

Yorkshire

Relationship status

Married/In a Civil Partnership

Listen

Hormone Therapy (injections)

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

Invest in incontinence pads

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

Leave your dignity at the door

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

Get prescribed medication for hot sweats

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

Talk about it

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Emasculation was greatest problem to deal with

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

Not sure

Why did I give this answer?

Over four years on and still suffering effects of Proctitis

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