PMID: 16509409Mar 3, 2006Paper

Sexual functioning and information needs in women with premature menopause following breast cancer treatment

Harefuah
Bruria Mannor, Hana Zohar

Abstract

Breast cancer is the most common malignant disease among women in Israel and the western world. Approximately 4,000 women a year are diagnosed with breast cancer in Israel and about 900 die as a result of the disease. Large numbers of women who had breast cancer are struggling to cope with sexually oriented difficulties. They feel ashamed and embarrassed in front of their doctor or nurse regarding what they might think about them, for instance if they dare to ask a question regarding a non life-threatening subject. The aims of this research are: 1. To describe the changes in physiological and sexual function among young Israeli women who survived breast cancer and as a consequence experience premature menopause. 2. To understand their information needs regarding sexual functioning. 3. To examine if and to what extent these needs were met by the professional staff. This research was based on the fact that the professional staff provides the patients with information regarding the surgery, the effects of chemotherapy and nutrition but avoids providing substantial information about predicted altered sexual functions and premature menopause. Research shows that medical staff members ignore this crucial information due to personal, ...Continue Reading

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