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Sexual Function, Quality of Life, and Experiences of Women with Ovarian Cancer: A Mixed-Methods Study.
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39 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 84 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Exploring the role of psychological flexibility in relationship functioning among couples coping with prostate cancer: a cross-sectional study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Addressing sexual health needs in gynecological cancer survivors: insights from a tertiary cancer center in Jordan.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Article
- Chemoembolization, Radioembolization, and Percutaneous Ablation: New Opportunities for Treating Ovarian Cancer Liver Metastasis.Current treatment options in oncology · 2024Review
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- A qualitative analysis of sexual transformation in Japanese women after ovarian cancer treatment.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionOvarian cancer impacts approximately 1 in 75 women. Sexual health is receiving increasing attention as a critical aspect of gynecologic cancer treatment and a component of quality of life. Therefore, investigating how women with ovarian cancer experience and express sexuality is an important area of inquiry.
aimsTo evaluate how women with ovarian cancer experience and express sexuality, a major determinant of quality of life, in the context of their illness.
methodsIn a mixed-methods approach, 6 validated self-report questionnaires (n = 64) and an in-depth focus group (n = 3) were used to gather data.
resultsThe quantitative phase of the study showed that women with ovarian cancer have a poorer quality of life and higher rates of sexual dysfunction and sexual distress compared with published norms from the general population. They also have lower levels of relationship satisfaction and increased rates of depression. The qualitative phase of the study revealed 6 themes: (i) changes to relationship satisfaction; (ii) sexual difficulties; (iii) challenges with body image; (iv) gaps in communication with healthcare providers; (v) feelings of guilt, grief, resentment, anxiety, and fear; and (vi) strategies used for coping.
conclusionsOvarian cancer impacts women's lives beyond mere survival, including their sexual function and quality of life. Healthcare providers are urged to prepare women with ovarian cancer for these challenges and offer information and resources to help improve their quality of life and sexuality. Fischer OJ, Marguerie M, Brotto LA. Sexual Function, Quality of Life, and Experiences of Women with Ovarian Cancer: A Mixed-Methods Study. Sex Med 2019;7:530-539.
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