Cancer and sexual health

The average physician and even cancer care-givers are not knowledgeable aboutthe effects of cancer treatment on sex and reproductive life. They are even less aware of the options available for treatment of such patients. Cancer and Sexual Health fills a great need for a reference work devoted to the link between cancer and human sexuality. The volume is designed to give a comprehensiveand state-of-the-art review of the sexual and reproductive consequences of cancer diagnosis and treatment. It will prove an invaluable resource for those clinicians caring for cancer patients as well as acting as a reference text forthe sexual medicine clinician who may not see a large number of cancer patients. Gives a comprehensive and state-of-the-art review of the sexual and reproductive consequences of cancer diagnosis and treatment. World’s leading authorities are enrolled in an effort to explain how to manage these difficulties. Devoted to the link between cancer and human sexuality INDICE: Functional Anatomy Of The Male Sex Organs.-áFunctional Anatomy Of The Female Sex Organs.-áPhysiology Of Libido.-áPhysiology Of Orgasm.-áPhysiology Of Female Sexual Arousal.-áPhysiology Of Erection.-áPhysiology Of Ejaculation.-áClassifying Female Sexual Dysfunction.-áHypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder.-áDisorders Of Female Sexual Arousal.-áDisorders Of Female Orgasm.-áSexual Pain Disorders.-áErectile Dysfunction.-áHypogonadism.-áPeyronie's Disease.-áDisorders Of Ejaculation And Male Orgasm.-áPriapism.-áThe Sexual Health Interview:Male.-áThe Sexual Health Interview: Female.-áCommunicating about Sex.-áValidated Questionnaires In Female Sexual Function Assessment.-áValidated Questionnaires In Male Sexual Function Assessment.-áEvaluation of the Female with SexualDysfunction.-áEvaluation of the Male with Sexual Dysfunction.-áPartner Consequences Of Sexual Dysfunction.-áSexual Health in Gay & Lesbian Patients.-á Impact of Cancer Diagnosis on Sexual Health.-áBreast Cancer.-áGynecological Cancers.-áPelvic Surgery for Urological Cancers.-áPelvic Radiation in Men.-á Pelvic Radiation in Women.-áImpact Of Chemotherapy and Hormone Therapy On Female Sexual Health.-áImpact Of Androgen Deprivation Therapy on Male Sexual Health.-áColorectal Cancer.-áStem Cell Transplant.-áSexual Health in the Terminally Ill.-áSurvivorship: An Overview.-áNutriceuticals in Sexual Health.-áMedical Treatments For Sexual Problems In Women.-áSurgical Treatments For Sexual Problems In Women.-áSex Therapy In Female Sexual Dysfunction.-áErectile Function Preservation in the Cancer Patient.-áErectile Dysfunction: Pharmacological Therapy.-áErectile Dysfunction: Devices.-áManagement Of Premature Ejaculation.-áTestosterone Supplementation In The Male Cancer Patient.-áSex Therapy In Male Sexual Dysfunction.-áRestoring Intimacy In Relationships Affected by Cancer.-áDating And Disclosure For Single Cancer Survivors.á. á.

• ISBN: 978-1-60761-915-4
• Editorial: Humana Press
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 808
• Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés