Sexual Health in Patients with Haematological Malignancies

https://www.thelancet.com/series/sexual-health-haematological-malignancies?dgcid=hubspot_update_feature_lanhaesexualhealth24&utm_campaign=update-lanhae&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--hSnXqCY5qFvQD2fHwS9DDPcLOcvLsDnmPEC-gHqoG0OKgZfCCk16ggfnI-BzSDwmqxwJe5uuVsQOrPfJ1q4-9LDSJJA&_hsmi=328909801&utm_content=328699764&utm_source=hs_email Executive Summary Sexual health is an important part of overall quality of life and is likely to be negatively affected following diagnosis of a haematological malignancy. Sexual dysfunction is generally neglected by care teams who usually lack the tools and training needed to address this issue. In this Lancet Haematology Series, authors describe sexual health in patients with haematological malignancies. First, the topic is summarised in a Review that includes a description of the type of issues that patients can have, methods for assessment of sexual function, and practices that can improve sexual function. In the second Review, the topic of sexual dysfunction following haematopoietic stem-cell transplantation is discussed. Finally, the third Review covers sexually transmitted infections in people with haematological malignancies. The three papers call for a change in management of sexual health following the diagnosis of a haematological malignancy and provide practical guidance to clinicians and other health-care providers working with patients to ensure that this important aspect of their lives is not ignored.