Erectile dysfunction in male lymphoma survivors in a Southeast Asian country
Introduction: Although erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of known long-term complications among male lymphoma survivors, it is not commonly reported, particularly in Southeast Asia. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of ED in lymphoma survivors in Malaysia and its association with anxiet...
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Singapore Medical Association
2021
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| Online Access: | http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/33990/1/Erectile%20dysfunction%20in%20male%20lymphoma%20survivors%20in%20a%20Southeast%20Asian%20country_pdf.pdf http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/33990/ http://www.smj.org.sg/online-first |
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| Summary: | Introduction: Although erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of known long-term complications
among male lymphoma survivors, it is not commonly reported, particularly in Southeast Asia.
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of ED in lymphoma survivors in Malaysia and
its association with anxiety and depression, and effects on quality of life.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at a tertiary hospital in Malaysia. Patients
were all male lymphoma survivors. The self-administered International Index of Erectile
Function questionnaire was used to screen for ED. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Score
questionnaire was used to assess for anxiety and depression, and quality of life was assessed
using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer quality of life
questionnaire.
Results: Overall, 106 patients were recruited. Mean age was 55.7 years, with 61.3% of patients
aged above 50 years. Only 67.0% of patients were sexually active and 81.7% of these reported
the presence of ED, with only 4.2% having severe ED. Prevalence of ED among younger
patients (age ≤ 50 years old) was 64.5%.The most common reason given by patients who were
not sexually active was fatigue. Age was the only factor found to be associated with ED (p <
0.005) and severity of ED increased with age. There was no association between ED and
psychological stress or quality of life.
Conclusion: Prevalence of ED and absence of sexual activity in lymphoma survivors was high.
This should serve as a reminder to the treating clinician to offer early treatment and counselling. |
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