Age
Early 60s
Condition(s)
Severe Erectile Dysfunction
Prostate Cancer Survivor
Date of Prosthesis
2022
PROSTATE CANCER SURVIVOR
Curt did everything right – and still lost it all… until he took back control
"I’m back to feeling like myself. Maybe even the best version of me."
Meet Curt
When diagnosed with prostate cancer Curt was devastated—but hopeful. He had always been healthy, energetic, and vibrant both within and outside the bedroom. Knowing the risks of treatment, Curt opted for a robotic prostatectomy and chose a nerve-sparing approach, hoping to preserve his sexual function. But the outcome was different than expected. Despite the surgical precision, he developed erectile dysfunction. Two years passed. No natural erections. No spontaneous nighttime arousals.
The Breaking Point
Lying in bed beside his husband, Curt felt it: the distance. It wasn’t just physical anymore. It was emotional. Their once vibrant connection had faded into silence and hesitation. He felt empty.
Finding the
Right Solution
Curt tried everything he had heard of. The medications didn’t work. Injections failed. Pumps were awkward and temporary. Though resistant to additional surgery, the severe venous leak found during his penile duplex ultrasound with a surgeon in the Edin network made it clear that penile prosthesis was the only solution.
Life After Treatment
Three weeks after his surgery, Curt’s erections were back and just as firm, just as natural. Unexpectedly – for Curt – his confidence had returned too, which accelerated the return of connection in his marriage and energy to fully live his life again.
CURT’S ADVICE TO OTHERS
“Find an expert men’s sexual health surgeon to identify the right solution for you – you don’t have to do it alone.”
