ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2015
Sexuality and exercise in men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer.
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- Qualitative studies on men with prostate cancer: a systematic meta-synthesis.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2025Pooled it
- Supportive care needs of men with prostate cancer: A systematic review update.European journal of cancer care · 2022Pooled it
- Effects of resistance exercise in prostate cancer patients : A systematic review update as of March 2020.Wiener klinische Wochenschrift · 2020Pooled it
- Coping and adjustment in men with prostate cancer: a systematic review of qualitative studies.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2018Pooled it
- Impact of recreational football in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy.BJUI compass · 2025Article
- Design of debunking the frailty-sarcopenia-ADT axis in metastatic prostate cancer with multicomponent exercise: the FIERCE trial protocol.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
- The impact of hegemonic masculine ideals on self-esteem in prostate cancer patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) compared to ADT-naïve patients.Psycho-oncology · 2022Article
- Exercise Adherence in Men with Prostate Cancer Undergoing Androgen Deprivation Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Cancers · 2022Review
- Coping strategies in active and inactive men with prostate cancer: a qualitative study.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2022Article
- Greek Traditional Dance as a Practice for Managing Stress and Anxiety in Cancer Patients.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2021Article
- Regression of Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer by a Novel Compound HG122.Frontiers in oncology · 2021Article
- The role of exercise in the management of adverse effects of androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer: a rapid review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2020Review
- Does Physical Activity Regulate Prostate Carcinogenesis and Prostate Cancer Outcomes? A Narrative Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Review
- "Kicked out into the real world": prostate cancer patients' experiences with transitioning from hospital-based supervised exercise to unsupervised exercise in the community.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2019Observational
- Perceptions of masculinity and body image in men with prostate cancer: the role of exercise.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2018Article
- Brief behavioural intervention, delivered as standard care, to support physical activity engagement in men with prostate cancer: a pilot study protocol.BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2018Article
- Erectile dysfunction, masculinity, and psychosocial outcomes: a review of the experiences of men after prostate cancer treatment.Translational andrology and urology · 2017Review
- Real World Evidence: A Quantitative and Qualitative Glance at Participant Feedback from a Free-Response Survey Investigating Experiences of a Structured Exercise Intervention for Men with Prostate Cancer.BioMed research international · 2017Article
- The use of exercise interventions to overcome adverse effects of androgen deprivation therapy.Nature reviews. Urology · 2016Review
- Integrating diet and exercise into care of prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy.Research and reports in urology · 2016Review
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Abstract
objectiveAndrogen deprivation therapy (ADT) for the management of prostate cancer results in a range of side effects including sexual dysfunction. Exercise is proposed as a potentially effective therapy to counteract changes in sexual function. The current study explored the impact of ADT on men's sexuality and the effect of exercise on this experience.
methodsSemi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with 18 men (age = 63.1 ± 3.8) who were on ADT for prostate cancer for ≤12 months and who were part of a pre-existing exercise intervention trial.
resultsSexual concerns for men included changes in body image, partner relationships, sex drive, sexual performance and masculinity. In coping with these concerns, men described a sense of personal acceptance of sexual changes through a shift in priorities and values away from penetrative sexual intercourse, knowledge and understanding about ADT, and partner support. Exercise in a group-based setting contributed to the acceptance of sexual changes through affirming strength-based aspects of masculinity and peer support.
conclusionExercise appears to have utility as a strategy to assist men to manage the negative impact of ADT on sexuality and masculinity more broadly.
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