Cytotoxic-induced ovarian failure in Hodgkin's disease. II. Effects on sexual function.
Chemotheraphy for Hodgkin's disease produces ovarian failure in young women. The consequences of this are emotional distress, sexual dysfunction, and the disruption of families and friendships. These previously unappreciated side effects of cytotoxic therapy had developed in 25 of 41 patients, among whom we conducted a retrospective study.
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000523:psychology*; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003376:Counseling; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006689:Hodgkin Disease / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007989:Libido / Q000187:drug effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010551:Personality / Q000187:drug effects*; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000139:chemically induced; D013694:Temperament / Q000187:drug effects*
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents