ArticleAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2017
Sexual Dysfunction in Females after Cancer Treatment: an Unresolved Issue
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- Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Cancer: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Interventions Preventing Vaginitis, Vaginal Atrophy after Brachytherapy or Radiotherapy Due to Malignant Tumors of the Female Reproductive Organs-A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Oncological perineal massage in vaginal stenosis and dyspareunia in women with gynecological cancer: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Trial
- A Preliminary Investigation into the Use of Cannabis Suppositories and Online Mindful Compassion for Improving Sexual Function Among Women Following Gynaecological Cancer Treatment.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Trial
- Sexual dysfunction and its impact on quality of life among female haematological cancer patients: a cross-sectional study in Malaysia.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- The psychosocial implications of cervical cancer in women living in sub-Saharan Africa.Curationis · 2025Article
- Sexual Health in Pre-menopausal Breast Cancer Survivors.Indian journal of surgical oncology · 2024Article
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- Mental health at different stages of cancer survival: a natural language processing study of Reddit posts.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Article
- Ghanaian women's perception on cervical cancer threat, severity, and the screening benefits: A qualitative study at Shai Osudoku District, Ghana.Public health in practice (Oxford, England) · 2022Article
- Determinants of sexual function among survivors of gynaecological cancers in a tertiary hospital: a cross-sectional study.Ecancermedicalscience · 2022Article
- Cancer survivors referred to a long-term survivorship outpatient service within academic medical oncology: descriptive study.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2021Observational
- Sexual Dysfunction in Cervical Cancer Survivors: A Scoping Review.Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.) · 2021Article
- Screening for sexual health concerns in survivors of gynecological cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2020Article
- Sexual Dysfunction in Carcinoma Cervix: Assessment in Post Treated Cases by LENTSOMA Scale.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2020Article
- Fertility preservation in women affected by gynaecological cancer: the importance of an integrated gynaecological and psychological approach.Ecancermedicalscience · 2020Review
- Urinary Dysfunction Assessment in Long-Term Survivors of Carcinoma Cervix Using LENT SOMA Scale: An Indian Study Addressing Quality of Life IssuesAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2019Article
- HPV Vaccination of Girl Child in India: Intervention for Primary Prevention of Cervical CancerAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2018Article
- Family and sexual functioning among women diagnosed with cervical cancer in Urban Ghana: A mixed-methods study.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
Cancer besides being a leading cause of mortality also creates a myriad of morbidities in survivors whether treated or untreated. Among women surviving after gynecological malignancies sexual dysfunction is a morbidity unexplored in Indian context because of cultural barriers. With the increasing proportion of women surviving carcinoma of the cervix, quality of life has become an important clinical issue. Despite the immense distress it causes in patients, sexual dysfunction is neither screened nor treated in Indian scenario. Despite this recognition, the area is not well researched and there is a paucity of information on the impact of cancer treatment on sexual health in Indian Context. Research has shown that up to 50% of women treated for cervix cancers have sexual dysfunction as they recover and become cancer survivors. This article aims to review the phases of sexual response and how each may be affected by the physical and emotional stress of cancer diagnosis and treatment. We will then discuss existing tools for assessment of sexual function and approaches to their treatment. Finally, we will conclude with advice to health care professionals based on current research and suggest questions for future study.
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