Sexual health in patients with hematological malignancies: a neglected issue

Niscola, Pasquale; Efficace, Fabio; Abruzzese, Elisabetta

doi:10.1007/s00520-018-4124-2

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“…Thus, there is a need for studies on sexual function in large samples of auto-SCT male lymphoma survivors, with long follow-up time [1,[12][13][14][15]. In addition, lymphoma patients have increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), of which ED is an independent predictor in the general population [16].…”

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Sexual function in long-term male lymphoma survivors after high-dose therapy with autologous stem-cell transplantation

Bersvendsen

Haugnes

Dahl

et al. 2019

Bone Marrow Transplant

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Reduced sexual function may have negative implications on health related quality of life among lymphoma survivors. A national cross-sectional study among long-term lymphoma survivors after high-dose therapy with autologous stem-cell transplantation auto-SCT treated during 1987-2008 was conducted in 2012-2014. The current study explored sexual functioning among these survivors. Sixty-six percent (n=159) of eligible men with complete questionnaire data were included, median age was 55 years. The Brief Sexual Function Inventory (BSFI) was used to assess sexual function and sexual satisfaction, compared with age-matched controls. In addition, sexual problems were defined based on predetermined cutoff values for BSFI domain scores. Sexual drive and erections firm enough to have sexual intercourse were reported to be present only a few days or less last month among 30% and 41% of survivors, respectively. Sexual satisfaction was reported by 39% of survivors. The survivors had significantly lower scores on all BSFI domains and an increased risk of problems with sexual drive and erection compared with controls. In multivariable models, cardiovascular disease was significantly associated with worse erectile function, while age >55 years, chronic fatigue, and physical inactivity were significantly associated with lower sexual functioning overall. Chronic fatigue and anxiety were related to lower sexual satisfaction.

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Sexual function in long-term male lymphoma survivors after high-dose therapy with autologous stem-cell transplantation

Bersvendsen

Haugnes

Dahl

et al. 2019

Bone Marrow Transplant

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“…Cinsel aktivitedeki bozukluklar tipik olarak HKHT'den sonraki ilk 2 yıl içinde ortaya çıksa da, HKHT'den 5 ila 10 yıl sonra bile hastaların, cinsel işlev bozukluğu yaşadıkları görülmektedir. 37 Nakil sonrası ilk yılda cinsel ilişkilerine devam eden bireyler, uzun sürede daha az sorun yaşama eğilimindedirler. 17 Erkeklerin yaklaşık yarısı, kadınların ise %80'inin uzun süreli cinsel problemler yaşadıkları belirtilmiştir.…”

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Life after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Care Role of Nurses

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Arıkan

2021

Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi

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Hematopoetik kök hücre transplantansyonu (HKHT), yüksek riskli, ancak iyileştirici bir tedavidir. HKHT'de her aşama önemli olmakla birlikte tedavi sürecindeki geçişler bireyin sağ kalımında anahtar rol oynamaktadır. HKHT hastalarında taburculuk sonrası süreçte takip ve yönetim zordur. Birey, nakil merkezinden sonra çeşitli sorunlarla karşı karşıyadır. HKHT taburculuk sonrası süreçte bireylerin en sık karşılaştığı geç komplikasyonlar; graft versus host hastalığı (GVHD), enfeksiyöz komplikasyonlar, yorgunluk, sosyal uyumsuzluk (cinsellik, işe dönüş), psikolojik sıkıntı (depresyon, anksiyete) ve sekonder malign hastalıklardır. Birey maruziyetlerine dayalı olarak tarama ve önleyici yaşam boyu takibi gerekli olan bu özel grubun değerlendirilmesinde hemşirelik bakımı, bireye ve aileye rehberlik etmek ve tavsiyede bulunmak için en iyi konumdadır. Bireylerin uzun vadeli sağlığını korumak için hasta merkezli ve multidisipliner koordineli hemşirelik bakımı sağlanmalıdır. Bu derlemenin amacı, hematolojik maligniteleri olan yetişkinler için HKHT taburculuk sonrası yaşamla ilgili güncel literatürün kapsamlı genel görünümünü sağlamaktır ve taburculuk sonrası hemşirelik bakımını vurgulamaktır.

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“…Both number of patients with hematological malignancies and respective survival rates are increasing [1,2] which lead to a growing number of survivors who often experience physical and psychosocial long-term consequences of their disease and treatment [3,4]. Whereas certain psychosocial aspects such as depression or quality of life have been focused on in plenty of studies [5][6][7], research on the possible consequences of impaired partnership, sexuality, and fertility among hematological cancer patients is sparse [8][9][10]. This seems problematic given that this specific patient group is particularly vulnerable to impairments in sexuality due to invasive treatments such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy [11], or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) [12].…”

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Partnership, sexuality, and fertility-related communication: findings from a register-based study among long-term hematological cancer survivors

Lohmann¹,

Kuba²,

Götze³

et al. 2022

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Purpose Even though the number of hematological cancer survivors suffering from long-term and late consequences of their disease is growing, knowledge about their situation regarding partnership, sexuality, and fertility-related communication is sparse to date. Methods We recruited survivors of hematological malignancies (≥ 3 years after diagnosis) from two cancer registries in Germany. We applied validated instruments and study-specific items on satisfaction with partnership, sexual functioning, and fertility-related communication with physicians. We provided descriptive statistics and conducted multiple regression analyses to identify associations of the outcomes with patient factors and well-being (anxiety, depression, and quality of life). Results Of 2001 eligible survivors, 922 (46%) participated. Fifty-seven percent were male, and the mean age was 64 years. Ninety percent and 60% reported to be satisfied with their partnership and sexual life, respectively. However, 81% and 86% reported being sexually impaired by physical or mental symptoms, respectively. Seventy-four percent of those with incomplete family planning had a fertility-related conversation with a physician. Female gender (p < .05, Beta = − .09), older age (p < .01, Beta = .10), and chemotherapy (p < .01, Beta = .10) were associated with less sexual pleasure caused by physical impairment. Satisfaction with partnership (p < .001, Beta = .22), satisfaction with sexual life (p < .001, Beta = .28), and conversation about fertility (p < .05, Beta = .26) were associated with better quality of life. Conclusion Even though long-term survivors seem to be generally satisfied with their partnership and sexual life, they may suffer from specific impairments. Our findings need to be verified in longitudinal studies.

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Sexual health in patients with hematological malignancies: a neglected issue

Cited by 9 publications

References 18 publications

Sexual function in long-term male lymphoma survivors after high-dose therapy with autologous stem-cell transplantation

Sexual function in long-term male lymphoma survivors after high-dose therapy with autologous stem-cell transplantation

Life after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Care Role of Nurses

Partnership, sexuality, and fertility-related communication: findings from a register-based study among long-term hematological cancer survivors

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