Understanding and Managing Erectile Dysfunction in Patients Treated for Cancer.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-2016
Abstract
Cancer can cause sexual adverse effects by direct and indirect pathways. It can involve sexual organs, indirectly affect body image, or cause fatigue or depression with subsequent effects on libido. Erectile dysfunction (ED), the inability to obtain or maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse, can also result from adverse effects of cancer treatment, such as fatigue, pain, or anxiety about therapy. In addition, depressed feelings about having cancer can affect sexuality, causing a range of signs and symptoms that can lead to ED. Chemotherapy, hormone therapy, surgery, and radiation can all cause sexual adverse effects. Additional factors that play a role include patient age and degree of ED before starting cancer treatment. In this article, we discuss how chemotherapy, hormone therapy, surgery, and radiation affect erectile function as well as possible treatment options for ED.
Volume
12
Issue
4
First Page
297
Last Page
304
ISSN
1935-469X
Published In/Presented At
Voznesensky, M., Annam, K., & Kreder, K. J. (2016). Understanding and Managing Erectile Dysfunction in Patients Treated for Cancer. Journal of oncology practice, 12(4), 297–304. https://doi.org/10.1200/JOP.2016.010678
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
27072383
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article