Sexual needs and sexual function of patients with Parkinson's disease.

Background: Sexual dysfunction (SD) is a frequent non-motor symptom in Parkinson's disease (PD) that is rarely addressed, and sexual counseling is sporadic.

Objectives: To investigate PD patients' SD and sexual counseling motivation and to propose an interventional strategy for movement disorder specialists.

Methods: All consecutive PD patients who presented to a movement disorder unit between 2018 and 2019 completed anonymous questionnaires containing the Female Sexual Function Index, the International Index of Erectile Function, and a questionnaire on sexual needs and motivation to receive sexual counseling.

Sexual dysfunction among adolescent and young adult cancer patients: diagnostic and therapeutic approach.

Purpose Of Review: We present a review for healthcare professionals, formulated by a multidisciplinary team, for screening and interventions, describing common sexual impairments encountered by adolescent and young adult cancer patients (AYACP), and suggest a comprehensive evidence-based assessment approach and interventions for treatment of sexual dysfunction (SD).

Recent Findings: We discuss the various aspects of SD in AYACP, including causes, challenges and etiologies, and then go on to recommend increased awareness and guidance in healthcare workers, in order to optimize diagnosis and treatment of SD.

Summary: Although the extent of SD among AYACP is widely recognized, oncological clinicians rarely address SD in their routine practice, lacking a clear approach of interdisciplinary diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

[Sexy cancer--sexuality for cancer patients].

Sexuality is a basic need for every human being as long as he or she is alive, irrespective of age or health status. Approximately 23,500 individuals are diagnosed with cancer each year in Israel and join the 120,000 cancer patients currently living in Israel. The results of cancer treatments are traditionally assessed and based on the outcome regarding mortality versus survival.