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valve replacement and sexual dysfunction
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valve replacement and sexual dysfunction
by Pbc, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Pbc on July 18, 1998 at 21:36:03:
My partner has just undergone surgery for a (mechanical) valve replacement and aortic root repair. The problem was first discovered after what turned out to be an anuerysm (almost 2 years earlier). Shortly after the aneur. he became increasingly disinterested in sex and after a year was unable to maintain an erection .
I understand the psycological trauma of the events but wonder how much of this sexual dysfunction can be attributed to the heart's weakness and if any, can he expect to regain normal sexual function after this surgery?
note:He began taking Metaprolol right after said aneur. and is now taking this to regulate the heart rate... (also coumadin) Is impotence an anticipated side effect?
My partner has just undergone surgery for a (mechanical) valve replacement and aortic root repair. The problem was first discovered after what turned out to be an anuerysm (almost 2 years earlier). Shortly after the aneur. he became increasingly disinterested in sex and after a year was unable to maintain an erection .
I understand the psycological trauma of the events but wonder how much of this sexual dysfunction can be attributed to the heart's weakness and if any, can he expect to regain normal sexual function after this surgery?
note:He began taking Metaprolol right after said aneur. and is now taking this to regulate the heart rate... (also coumadin) Is impotence an anticipated side effect?
