Acute changes in sexual function, hormonal profiles, and psychological status following intensity-modulated radiotherapy in male patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma - Scorecard - MDSpire
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Acute changes in sexual function, hormonal profiles, and psychological status following intensity-modulated radiotherapy in male patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Clinical Scorecard: Immediate Effects of Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy on Sexual Function, Hormonal Levels, and Psychological Well-Being in Male Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients
At a Glance
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Condition
Key Mechanisms
Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) affects the hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal (HPG) axis, leading to changes in sexual function and hormone levels, particularly FSH and PRL.
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Guideline-Based Recommendations
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Monitoring & Follow-up
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Patient & Prescribing Data
Eighty-five male patients with pathologically confirmed nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
All patients received IMRT with a prescribed dose of 69.96 Gy.
