Yes, cancer treatments can affect sexual health in various ways:
- Physical Changes: Treatments like surgery or radiation can cause physical changes that may impact sexual function. For example, prostate cancer surgery can result in erectile dysfunction. - Hormonal Changes: Hormonal therapies used in treating cancers like breast and prostate cancer can affect libido and sexual performance. - Emotional Impact: The psychological burden of cancer diagnosis and treatment can lead to anxiety, depression, and reduced sexual desire.
