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HOW DOES PROSTATE CANCER AFFECT THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEm

HOW DOES PROSTATE CANCER AFFECT THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEm?
I AM DOING A RESEARCH PROJECT AND I NEED TO KNOW HOW PROSTATE CANCER AFFECTS/INTERFERES THE FUNCTION WITH THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
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Symptoms Early prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they may include: Difficulties starting and stopping urination Pain or a burning sensation when passing urine Urinating more often than usual, particularly at night The feeling that the bladder canĂ¢€™t be fully emptied Dribbling urine Blood in the urine or semen Pain during ejaculation. All of these symptoms can also be caused by conditions other than prostate cancer. You should discuss them with your doctor. The cause is unknown The exact causes of prostate cancer are unknown. However, the chance of getting prostate cancer increases: As you get older If you have a father or brother who had prostate cancer. The risk becomes greater if they were diagnosed at an early age.
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It depends on the extent of the cancer and what kind of treatment is required but here is an article on sexual dysfunction related to prostate cancer:http://www.scienceblog.com/community/older/2002/B/20026722.html
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It is basically a disease of older men who no longer can produce active sperm. So in affect is does not change fertility.




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