Before or during treatment
- Could this treatment affect my sex life, libido, hormones or fertility? What are the risks?
- Are changes likely to be temporary or permanent? How long will they last?
- What can be done to keep my sexual function and pleasure? Are there treatments that can help?
- Is it safe to have sex or masturbate? Do I need to take any precautions?
- Is there anything I should avoid when having sex?
- What type of contraception should I use, and for how long? Is it safe to get pregnant, or to get my partner pregnant?
Side effects and concerns after treatment
- Sex doesn’t feel the same as it used to. What can I do?
- I want to have sex, but find it hard to feel aroused. What can help?
- I’ve lost interest in sex. Is there anything that could help? When will I feel like, or enjoy, sex or being intimate again?
- What problems may I have with intercourse or penetration?
- It hurts when I have sex. Why is this, and how can I manage it?
- Why can’t I get an erection? Will this be temporary? What are my options if I can’t get an erection?
- Why don’t I ejaculate anymore?
- How can I manage the symptoms of menopause? Could menopausal hormone therapy help?
- I have vaginal dryness. What can I do? Is oestrogen cream safe to use?
- How can I stretch my vagina? Is it safe, and who can help me learn about vaginal dilators?
- I’m having trouble feeling confident about my body and reaching orgasm. Will things improve?
- I’m worried I can’t satisfy my partner anymore. What can I do?
- Can you refer me to a sex therapist? Is there anyone else who might be able to help?
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