The two chief, adverse outcomes from treatment that men diagnosed with prostate cancer most often confront are erectile dysfunction (ED) and urinary incontinence (UI). Even a year following a prostatectomy, or surgical removal of the prostate gland, 40-50% of patients are confronted with ED and 5-20% face some degree of daily UI. For addressing the UI, there are pelvic floor muscle exercises (also essential for attaining and maintaining strong erections until climaxing), male sling surgery,...
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