Journal article
Sexual Dysfunction Among Adolescent and Young Adult Men Diagnosed with Cancer
Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology, Vol.12(1), pp.93-100
02/14/2023
DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2021.0211
PMID: 35319264
Abstract
Purpose: Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients frequently demonstrate sexual dysfunction; however, there is a lack of data quantifying the severity and frequency.Methods: Males aged 18-39 years, diagnosed with cancer of any kind and who were scheduled to begin, were actively receiving, or had completed cancer treatment within 6 months, were offered validated surveys during their oncology appointment. These surveys included the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-6), Masturbation Erection Index (MEI), 36-Item Short Form Survey, and 5-point Likert scales to assess their desire and ability to engage in sex and masturbation.Results: Forty subjects completed the IIEF survey with a mean score of 17.7 +/- 11, erectile dysfunction (ED) prevalence accordingly was 58%. Thirty-eight subjects completed the MEI with a mean score of 25.3 +/- 5.3, ED prevalence was again 58%. Age and IIEF scores demonstrated a statistically significant (p < 0.05, n = 38) Pearson's correlation coefficient of 0.40, patients younger than 30 years had an ED prevalence of 72% (mean IIEF 13), whereas patients aged 30 years and older had an ED prevalence of 45% (mean IIEF 22). All treatment modalities had ED rates >30%: chemotherapy demonstrated the highest prevalence at 64% (mean IIEF 17), whereas radiation therapy had the lowest prevalence at 33% (mean IIEF 23).Conclusion: This study demonstrates that the prevalence of sexual dysfunction among male AYA patients undergoing treatment for cancer is high. AYA oncologists should discuss potential sexual health concerns when treating this population. The exact cause of ED (non-organic vs. organic) within this group should be explored further.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Sexual Dysfunction Among Adolescent and Young Adult Men Diagnosed with Cancer
- Creators
- Quinn Carroll Rainer - University of MiamiJustin Michael Dubin - University of MiamiNavin Chakravarthy Balaji - University of MiamiVictoria Troesch - University of IowaWilliam Terry - University of IowaVarun Monga - University of IowaLindsey Clifford - HoldenJamie Shoag - University of MiamiAubrey Greer - University of MiamiSirpi Nackeeran - University of MiamiAlejandro Aaron Rodriguez - University of MiamiPremal Patel - University of ManitobaLisa Paz - University of MiamiBruce Richard Kava - University of MiamiWarren Alperstein - University of MiamiAmy Marcia Pearlman - University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsRanjith Ramasamy - University of Miami
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology, Vol.12(1), pp.93-100
- Publisher
- Mary Ann Liebert, Inc
- DOI
- 10.1089/jayao.2021.0211
- PMID
- 35319264
- ISSN
- 2156-5333
- eISSN
- 2156-535X
- Number of pages
- 8
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 03/18/2022
- Date published
- 02/14/2023
- Academic Unit
- Hematology, Oncology, and Blood & Marrow Transplantation; Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984363305102771
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