Increase in Cowper's fluid after Prostate removal?

Yes. Mine has been like you described ever since my original surgery in 2008. Even my SRT in 2009 didn't slow it down. Sometimes, you would be convinced you were having a real ejaculation.

However, since my unpleasant circumcism surgery a couple of months ago, my "new" penis no longer seems to have any fluid. Doesn't really make sense, unless the trauma of the surgery has put my poor gland to sleep.

Same here. It was almost scary when I first noticed the "lovers liniment". At least something other than urine will drip....

If only...
I haven't noticed any secretion like the old days, and I'm nearly 7 years on from surgery!
But I've sure noticed pee dribbling and squirting, before and during sex. And also the sensation that I'm dribbling and squirting when I am not.

So it's a case of frequent dashing to the bathroom, plus conveniently placed tissues and towels and a rubber lining to protect the mattress. And a patient and understanding wife of course.

Alf

Well, it you are having a nocturnal errections, that is great news. You may not be able to recreate it at will, so to speak, but should show you that it is capable of working as designed. That should be encouraging to you.
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Back to the gland question, in my case, since my bladder was by-passed nearly 6 years ago, not one drop of urine can come out via my penis, so only the product of the gland is making its way out during sex. If there is no urine present, it should be clear and slightly sticky, and doesn't remotely look like a sperm ejaculation.

Nope. Nothing. Nada...since surgery in 2009.

Mike

I had radical prostate surgery 19 months ago, and my nerves (thankfully) were left totally intact. Over the first 10 months I neglected doing any penile rehab, and consequently no erections. My urologist initially stated I should be taking 5mg Cialis daily, and using a pump to increase blood flow etc. I have now been doing so daily over the last 9 months, and not only am I getting woodies during the night (albeit short lived and not like pre op) but the cowper's fluid is increasing from a dribble to amazing volumes.

I am just 10 weeks post RALP and this week experienced my first semi erection that resulted in orgasm. I was surprised at the about of fluid that was the result. Had I not been doing my research I would have thought it was urine shooting out. I bet it builds up over time and that was the reason for this result. I would not expect the same results with a regular sex routine.

Oh well. Kind of odd that I do not leak otherwise. I have been very fortunate with my bladder control. Thanks for the info, I am still pretty new at this.

Post Edited (FranPro) : 4/24/2019 12:36:05 PM (GMT-6)

HitchHiker said...
I'm an HDR-BT guy, but yes I've noticed an increase in Cowper's gland fluids when aroused since treatment in 2016. It is definitely not urine since I still have my prostate gland, albeit largely non-functional, and the urinary sphincter contained within it.

I'm not going to bring in my spectrum analyzer and measure the amounts of each, but you too are likely leaking urine ("foreplay incontinence") due to the radiation damage to your external sphincter caused by HRD-BT. Here's a clue: there is no physiological reason from treatments for the Cowper's gland to start producing "more" fluid. Leakiness is a known RT side-effect, no doubt about it...urinary incontinence observed after BT, however, is usually (thankfully) only a few drops compared to other RT forms. Try a constriction band if it's a real problem (Dr Mulhall's recommendation to prevent either foreplay- or orgasm-associated incontinence).

Post Edited (Blackjack) : 4/24/2019 11:54:39 AM (GMT-6)

I’ve never had any fluid , Cowpers or otherwise, except a little urine if I don’t relieve myself prior, since my RALP

10 years after surgery + radiation + leuprolide chemo then more leuprolide + Xtandi chemo + more radiation then a big break. I got nothing, except a deep appreciation that I am mostly continent and that my wife says she is done with that stuff anyways.....I concentrate more on the blood test results than anything else.