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Sexual Function in Prostatic Cancer Patients Treated with Radiotherapy, Orchiectomy or Oestrogens
Author(s) -
BERGMAN B.,
DAMBER J.E.,
LITTBRAND B.,
SJÖGREN K.,
TOMIĆ R.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1984.tb07166.x
Subject(s) - orchiectomy , medicine , sexual function , radiation therapy , orgasm , urology , libido , potency , endocrine system , sexual intercourse , sexual dysfunction , gynecology , oncology , hormone , population , biology , biochemistry , environmental health , in vitro
Summary— Sexual function in prostatic carcinoma patients was studied in 12 patients from each of three treatment groups: radiotherapy, orchiectomy and oestrogen treatment. Significant deterioration occurred in all groups. Although erectile potency was preserved in 9 of 12 patients treated with radiotherapy, 7 of these had a marked reduction in the frequency of sexual activity. Men subjected to orchiectomy or oestrogen treatment were seldom capable of having intercourse or of experiencing orgasm. However, oestrogen‐treated men continued sexual activity with their partner more often than orchiectomised subjects. Patients receiving oestrogen treatment scored significantly higher for mental depression than those in the other two treatment groups.