Sexual Function of Male Survivors of Hematological Malignancy Treated by Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Multicenter Controlled Observational Study

A multicenter, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the sexual function of male survivors of hematological malignancy treated by autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT) and to compare it with that of healthy male controls. By convenience sampling, 71 sexual...

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Published in:Journal of sex & marital therapy 2023, Vol.49 (6), p.630-642
Main Authors: Tsatsou, Ioanna, Mystakidou, Kyriaki, Adamakidou, Theodoula, Konstantinidis, Theocharis, Kalemikerakis, Ioannis, Galanos, Antonis, Prapa, Paraskevi Maria, Panagou, Eleni, Govina, Ourania
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Language:English
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Child
Cross-Sectional Studies
Erectile Dysfunction - drug therapy
Hematologic Neoplasms - complications
Hematologic Neoplasms - therapy
Hematology
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Observational studies
Penile Erection
Stem cell transplantation
Surveys and Questionnaires
Survivors
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Summary:A multicenter, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the sexual function of male survivors of hematological malignancy treated by autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT) and to compare it with that of healthy male controls. By convenience sampling, 71 sexually active male survivors of hematological malignancy who underwent AHSCT were recruited, as well as 74 healthy men. A questionnaire with demographic and clinical data and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) were completed. Survivors had a median age of 47 years, a median time since transplant of 3 years, and 46.5% had Hodgkin lymphoma. Based on the IIEF, they had a high level of sexual function, with best functioning domain "erection" and worst "overall satisfaction". Healthy men had statistically significantly higher scores in all domains of the IIEF, except for "orgasm" (p = 0.205). There was a statistically significant association between sexual function and age (p 
ISSN:0092-623X
1521-0715
DOI:10.1080/0092623X.2023.2167756