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This study investigates the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on sexual health in pelvic cancer survivors and examines predictors of sexual health outcomes.

June 17, 2026The Journal of Sexual MedicineOpen Access

Sexual health following hyperbaric oxygen treatment in pelvic cancer survivors with radiation injuries: a longitudinal observational study

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MHMay Aasebø HaukenSenter for Krisepsykologi RGRolf GjestadHaukeland University Hospital RSRagnhild Johanne Tveit SekseHaukeland University Hospital

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Longitudinal observational study examines sexual health impact of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in cancer survivors with radiation injuries, suggesting the need for comprehensive care.

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This study investigates the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on sexual health in pelvic cancer survivors and examines predictors of sexual health outcomes.
Longitudinal observational study with eight assessment points
137 cancer survivors with pelvic LRTIs receiving 27-30 treatments of HBOT
Data analyzed using latent growth curve modeling
No significant change in sexual health scores over 58 weeks (total change = −0.49, P = .742)
Significant improvement in urinary symptoms (total change = 8.98 points; P < .001) and bowel symptoms (total change = 8.25 points; P < .001)
Greater early improvement in urinary symptoms predicted higher sexual satisfaction (95% CI = 0.02-0.19; P = .015), with stronger effects in men (bmale*change = 3.30, P = .032, CI = 0.38, 6.32)

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Hauken et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a323ed9d50b63ecad207dfc https://doi.org/10.1093/jsxmed/qdag189

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Longitudinal observational study examines sexual health impact of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in cancer survivors with radiation injuries, suggesting the need for comprehensive care.

Sexual health following hyperbaric oxygen treatment in pelvic cancer survivors with radiation injuries: a longitudinal observational study

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Sexual health following hyperbaric oxygen treatment in pelvic cancer survivors with radiation injuries: a longitudinal observational study

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