Danish researchers recently found that patients who underwent stem cell transplantation frequently experienced sexual dysfunction, sometimes for extended periods of time after transplantation.  Patients who experienced reduced sexual function also reported lower quality of life.

Given the frequency of sexual dysfunction in these patients, the researchers concluded that there is a strong need for treatment studies in this area.

“Sexuality and sexual function is a quality of life variable that is in particular need of further research and attention in the clinical setting,” said Dr. Kristina Thygesen of Rigshospitalet University in Copenhagen, …