Oncosexology: Sexual Issues in the Male Cancer Survivor

Urol Clin North Am. 2021 Nov;48(4):591-602. doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2021.07.001. Epub 2021 Aug 21.ABSTRACTOncosexology is a multidisciplinary field composed of physicians, nurses, psychologists, and other health care professionals focusing on sexual issues in patients with cancer. Although any cancer diagnosis or treatment can be associated with sexual dysfunction, pelvic malignancies (such as prostate, bladder, or colorectal cancer) have the highest rates of sexual dysfunction in men. This includes erectile dysfunction, testosterone deficiency, ejaculatory dysfunction, orgasmic dysfunction, sexual incontinence, and penile shortening. Testicular cancer and hematologic malignancies also have a significant impact on patients' sexual function. Health care providers should address sexual dysfunction with their patients, including any adverse effects of potential treatment options.PMID:34602178 | DOI:10.1016/j.ucl.2021.07.001
Source: Clinical Prostate Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research