Post Surgery & Post Radiation

1. After a nerve sparing Prostatectomy, will injections help recovery of my natural erections?
2. What is the optimal time after surgery to begin injection therapy?
3. Will injections work on men with non-nerve sparing prostatectomies?
4. Are there different recommendations for treating erectile dysfunction with injections for erectile dysfunction resulting from radiation therapy?

1. Q: After a nerve sparing Prostatectomy, will injections help recovery of my natural erections?

   A: Yes, if your nerves were spared, the use of injections, which stimulate the flow of blood to the penis, will help the recovery of your natural erections.

2. Q: What is the optimal time after surgery to begin injection therapy?

   A: As soon as the patient recovers from surgery and feels OK to start a sexual relationship again, usually 2-3 months after surgery.

3. Q: Will injections work on men with non-nerve sparing prostatectomies?

   A: Yes. Injections work independently of the nerves.

4. Q: Are there different recommendations for treating erectile dysfunction with injections for erectile dysfunction resulting from radiation therapy?

   A: There is no difference.