PMID: 20099497Jan 27, 2010Paper

Sexual and psychological functioning in women after pelvic surgery for gynaecological cancer

European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology
L AertsF Amant

Abstract

Pelvic surgery for gynecological cancer can affect sexuality through a number of anatomical, physiological and psychological mechanisms. We aimed to examine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and psychological functioning in women who underwent pelvic surgery for gynecological cancer. Fifty women who underwent pelvic surgery for vulvar, cervical or endometrial cancer in a gynecological oncology unit completed questionnaires evaluating marital satisfaction (DAS), depression (BDI-II) and sexual functioning (SSFS and an in-house Specific Sexual Problems Questionnaire). Medical records were used to obtain disease-specific data. The control group consisted of 39 healthy age-matched control women attending an outpatient screening clinic. Significantly more women with gynaecological cancer than controls reported sexual problems (83 vs 20%), including decreased desire (76 vs 14%) and impaired vaginal lubrication (42 vs 9%). Pelvic surgery was specifically related to changed intensity of orgasm (43%), reduced vaginal sensitivity (38%), vaginal elasticity (30%), superficial dyspareunia (27%), vaginal narrowing (26%) and shortening (22%). Although no significant differences were found between either group for depression (17% vs 13%) or ...Continue Reading

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
P Schreiner-EngelH Smith
International Journal of Gynecological Cancer : Official Journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society
W. A. KylstraA. P. M. Heintz
© 2021 Meta ULC. All rights reserved