Changes in sexual desire and ability to perform are common after transplant. Strategies to address low desire and inability to achieve an erection, as well as how to communicate with your partner, can improve the sexual health of men after transplant.
Sixty percent of women report at least one sexual problem after transplant, especially those with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Sexual difficulties are a couples’ problem that can be addressed with counseling, medical interventions and over-the-counter treatments.
It is important to discuss sexual health issues after transplant with your doctor. Be proactive. Don't wait for your doctor to raise the issue firstChemotherapy, radiation, graft-versus-host disease and changes in self-perception of body image can contribute to sexual difficultiesA variety of therapies are available to address erectile dysfunction and/or loss of interest in sexIt’s important to understand what your partner is thinking and feeling so that you can work together toward better intimacy
Sexual problems are common in women after transplant and can persist long-term without treatment. Learn what you can do to take charge of your sexual health after transplant.
Male Sexual Health after Transplant Sunday, May 1, 2016 Presenter: Katherine Marchese MSN, ANP-BC, CUNP, CWOCN, Rush University Medical Center Presentation is 43 minutes long with 10 minutes of Q
Many female transplant recipients experience problems with sexual functioning as a result of their treatment. This presentation reviews the major types of sexual dysfunction and describes the remedies available to treat them.
