Episode 25 - Hope After Prostatectomy: ED, Incontinence, & Reclaiming Your Quality of Life

Prostate cancer has a remarkably good prognosis…but what happens after treatment? In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Eudy and Dr. Alex DiGrado discuss the common challenges that often follow prostate cancer surgery, including urinary leakage, erectile dysfunction, and the heavy emotional toll these symptoms can have on self-confidence and relationships. They explain why these symptoms happen, how pelvic floor function changes after surgery, and why many people suffer in silence without realizing that help is available. Whether you're considering a prostatectomy, already in recovery, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers education, reassurance, and hope for getting back to the quality of life you want.What you'll learn:Why your bladder behaves differently post-op and which common habits are accidentally making your leaking worse.How pelvic floor PT and bladder retraining can significantly shorten your recovery timeline.Practical ways to maintain connection and confidence with your partner, even when the "mechanics" have changed.Tune in if you’ve ever thought:"I should just be grateful the cancer is gone" (while grieving what your sex life and body used to feel like).“I'm too embarrassed to tell my doctor I'm still leaking. I don't even know if there's anything I can do about it.”"My partner and I haven’t been intimate since the surgery because it feels too stressful. I want that connection back."ResourcesFind a pelvic floor PT near you: pelvicrehab.com or Pelvic Global DirectoryTreatments mentioned in this episode are educational and may not be appropriate for everyone. Talk with your medical provider about what makes sense for your recovery.Connect with us:Dr. Rebecca Howard EudyWebsite: rebeccaeudy.comInstagram: @rebeccahowardeudyNewsletter: Parents in Love SubstackDr. Alexandra DiGradoWebsite: bostonpelvicpt.comInstagram: @bostonpelvicptNewsletter: Under the HoodUnder the Hood PodcastInstagram: @underthehooddocsWebsite: underthehoodpod.com