Improving care for women after gynecological cancer: the development of a sexuality clinic

• Published in: Menopause (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 18; no. 12; p. 1327
• Main Authors: Barbera, Lisa, Fitch, Margaret, Adams, Lauran, Doyle, Catherine, Dasgupta, Tracey, Blake, Jennifer
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.12.2011
• Subjects: Aftercare - organization & administration; Aftercare - psychology; Ambulatory Care Facilities - organization & administration; Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects; Breast Neoplasms - physiopathology; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - therapy; Female; Genital Neoplasms, Female - physiopathology; Genital Neoplasms, Female - psychology; Genital Neoplasms, Female - therapy; Humans; Menopause; Patient Education as Topic; Quality of Life; Radiotherapy - adverse effects; Sex Counseling; Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological - etiology; Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological - psychology; Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological - therapy; Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - etiology; Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - physiopathology; Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - therapy; Sexuality - physiology; Sexuality - psychology

The impact of a gynecological cancer diagnosis and the subsequent treatment on women is profound, both physically and psychologically, in particular with respect to sexual function and sexuality. We describe our experience creating a specialized clinic to address concerns about sexual health and reh...