AFTEREFFECTS INVOLVING THE REPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL FUNCTIONS
WHAT IF MY SEXUAL DRIVE IS DIMINISHED OR ABSENT?
Unlike that of animals, whose sexuality is fairly well programmed, your sexual drive is affected by your body, your emotional state, your relationship with your partner, and the stresses in your life. Sexual dysfunction, especially if it has appeared only since your cancer diagnosis, is a symptom that suggests medical, emotional, and/or social problems.
Many people report diminished or absent libido, or sexual drive, after completion of cancer treatment. In some cases, it is directly related to your cancer or its treatment. It may be the result of, for example,
•brain surgery that affected the part of the brain dealing with libido
• medicine that blocks hormones that contribute to libido
Decreased libido can be indirectly related to your cancer and its treatment. It can be a manifestation of
•fatigue
• pain
• depression
• emotional stress or anxiety about yourself
• poor self-image or fear of rejection
• strained relationship with your sexual partner
Focusing attention on sexual difficulties will encourage you to identify and attend to problems that can be solved or reduced. Working through the sensitive issues of sexual dysfunction can foster emotional closeness with your sexual partner that will spill over into other spheres of your life together.
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