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Sexual Problems in Men
Sexual function is controlled in part by nerves that travel from the spinal cord through the pelvis into the genitals. Damage to these nerves can result in difficulty with orgasms.
Common causes of nerve injury include
damage to the spinal cord from trauma, disc problems or surgery
multiple sclerosis
surgery in the pelvis, including surgery on the bowel, bladder, prostate, or major blood vessels
radiation treatment for prostate cancer, rectal cancer, bladder cancer or other tumors.
Have you had any of these conditions that may produce nerve damage?
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