Cytotoxic-induced ovarian failure in Hodgkin's disease. II. Effects on sexual function
R. M. Chapman, S. B. Sutcliffe and J. S. Malpas
Chemotheraphy for Hodgkin's disease produces ovarian failure in young
women. The consequences of this are emotional distress, sexual dysfunction,
and the disruption of families and friendships. These previously
unappreciated side effects of cytotoxic therapy had developed in 25 of 41
patients, among whom we conducted a retrospective study.