Hi ive notice that from ive had my operation when i have sex theres practically litte to no semen coming out, it makes me feel less of a man so to say., ive said to the doctor about this. i have read up on this and found out if you have a total colectomy or large bowel removal which i had it can effect your semen or sperm count. because of nerve damage caused by the procedure. i also had two hernia operations one in my stomach and one in my lower abdomen. has anyone else experienced this
George
Hi George Comber sorry to hear about your challenges.
I have no experience to bring to the table but let’s see if anyone picks up on your post.
The is a general cancer chat group so tends not to be as busy as our main cancer type group.
It would be worth joining and putting up the same post in our dedicated Bowel (colon and rectum) cancer support group.
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
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