Oncosexology: Sexual Issues in the Male Cancer Survivor
- PMID: 34602178
- DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2021.07.001
Oncosexology: Sexual Issues in the Male Cancer Survivor
Abstract
Oncosexology 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.
Keywords: Cancer; Ejaculatory dysfunction; Erectile dysfunction; Oncosexology; Peyronie’s disease; Prostate cancer; Sexual dysfunction; Testosterone deficiency.
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