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- Title
Psychosexual Dysfunction Among Gynecological Cancer Survivors.
- Authors
Laganà, Luciana; McGarvey, Elizabeth Lloyd; Classen, Catherine; Koopman, Cheryl
- Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to summarize the empirical findings related to the assessment and treatment of sexual difficulties commonly experienced by gynecological cancer survivors and to make suggestions for future research and practice in this area. First, we describe the sexual problems that are most frequently reported by gynecological cancer patients and some of their common medical and psychological correlates. These include pain, premature ovarian failure, changes in vaginal anatomy, emotional distress, body image, and sexual self-concept. The complex interaction of physiological and psychological variables plays an important role in the development of sexual dysfunction in this patient population. Furthermore, we review the empirical studies that have examined the effects of sexual rehabilitation therapy on the sexual functioning of gynecological cancer survivors and provide relevant research and clinical recommendations. We also discuss reasons to involve patients' sexual partners in psychosocial oncology research, given the complex interplay between patients' and partners' psychosexual issues.
- Subjects
PSYCHIATRIC research; SEXUAL dysfunction; HUMAN sexuality; CANCER patients; PSYCHOLOGICAL stress; PREMATURE ovarian failure; THERAPEUTICS; REHABILITATION
- Publication
Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 2001, Vol 8, Issue 2, p73
- ISSN
1068-9583
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1023/A:1009500425625