What are the effects of a man having his prostate removed?

A man’s prostate removal may affect his fertility and sex life, as well as cause urinary difficulties and endocrine abnormalities. 1. Affecting fertility: the secretion of prostate is the main component of semen, which plays an important role in keeping sperms active. If the prostate is removed, it will cause a decrease in the viability of sperms leading to impaired fertility. 2. Impact on sex life: the prostate gland has an ejaculatory duct that passes through it, and when ejaculation occurs, the prostate muscle contracts to push the semen out. 3. Difficulty in urination: the urethra passes through the prostate gland, and the muscle contraction during urination promotes urination, so if the prostate gland is removed, it may cause difficulty in urination. 4. Endocrine abnormalities: the prostate gland contains substances that help regulate the endocrine system. If the prostate gland is removed, it may lead to abnormal hormone levels in the body, which in turn leads to endocrine disorders. Although prostate removal has these effects, but for prostate tumors and other diseases need to follow the medical advice to remove the prostate.