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What causes penis to change size after prostate surgery?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Aug 16 5:23pm | Replies (40)
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Retired MD here (not a urologist). Yes, my understanding is about 1.5 inches of the urethra comes out, as it travels thru the prostate. That's why men with enlarged prostate have difficulty peeing. When the urethra is sewn back together, the penis will be pulled inside a bit, as the urethra is firmly attached to the penis.

I found Australian sexologist Melissa Hadley Barrett to be very helpful in showing ways to get the penis on the road to working again when the nerves return some function. Headline: viagra drugs, vacuum pump and masturbation help during first year post-op.
https://melissahadleybarrett.com/penile-rehabilitation-program/

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wagner1557 | @wagner1557 | Jun 5 4:06pm

I can feel like my penis wants to extend longer but have the feeling that the urethra has been pulled up too tight restricting me from getting my original length back. I can actually feel the tightness pulling when I attempt an erection.
I have lost fullness and do have a degree of curvature now after surgery. Prior to surgery my penis was very straight. Now I have an upward curvature that makes it difficult to have sex.
I have used viagra and cialis as well as a vacuum pump for over a year to regain my size. I am now 19 months post surgery. Nothing seems to work.
In addition, my flaccid appearance looks like I’ve never been circumcised due to my size reduction. Any help is appreciated.

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