Anorectal, bladder, and sexual function in females following colorectal surgery for carcinoma

Böhm, G.; Kirschner‐Hermanns, Ruth; Decius, A.; Heussen, Nicole; Schumpelick, Volker; Willis, S.

doi:10.1007/s00384-008-0498-9

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“…Difference in the sample size in our study may be the reason for that. Rectal cancer composes an important part of the cancers of the pelvic area of women [9,21]. Sexual dysfunctions such as decrease in the vaginal secretion, dispauronia, absence of orgasm may be observed following rectal cancer surgeries in women [7].…”

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Urinary and sexual dysfunction rates and risk factors following rectal cancer surgery

Duran

Tanrıseven

Ersoz

et al. 2015

Int J Colorectal Dis

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Urinary and sexual dysfunction rates and risk factors following rectal cancer surgery

Duran

Tanrıseven

Ersoz

et al. 2015

Int J Colorectal Dis

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“…48 Among the studies included in this review, female response rates of less than 50% were common. 1,15,23,28 Identifying methods for improving response rates and defining sexual function and satisfaction is imperative for future study.…”

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Sexual Function After Treatment for Rectal Cancer: A Review

Lee

Stein

et al. 2011

Diseases of the Colon &Amp; Rectum

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Sexual function is one element of QOL that may be significantly altered following treatment for rectal cancer, but the incidence and contributing risk factors are generally poorly understood. Nevertheless, the impact of rectal cancer therapy on sexual function should be conveyed to patients preoperatively. In addition to helping patients evolve realistic expectations, it will help clinicians identify those for whom interventions may be appropriate. In the past 10 years, there has been an increase in the number of studies reporting sexual dysfunction following rectal cancer treatment. However, these studies are difficult to interpret collectively for a variety of reasons. Most importantly, sexual dysfunction lacks a standardized definition, which leads to poor comparability between studies. The best inclusive definitions describe sexual dysfunction as a collection of distinct symptoms, which differ for men and women. The absence of sexual activity is sometimes used as a surrogate for sexual dysfunction, but this is confounded by an individual's desire and opportunity for sexual activity, and may not be an accurate reflection of physiologic functionality. Additional factors complicating assimilation of studies include the absence of baseline data, missing data, small sample sizes, and heterogeneity in use of validated and nonvalidated instruments. The purpose of this article is to systematically review the contemporary literature reporting sexual function after rectal surgery to determine the overall risk of sexual dysfunction, evaluate possible contributing factors, and identify questions that should be addressed in future studies.

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“…Although studies show that the overall quality of life of survivors is quite good (especially in long-term survivors) [16][17][18], a significant proportion of patients remain at risk for persistent or worsening symptoms, including symptoms related to sexual health [19]. Although much of this work has been done in breast cancer survivors [19][20][21][22][23], emerging literature shows similar figures affected for survivors of gynecologic cancer [17,[24][25][26] and other cancer types [27][28][29][30].…”

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Sexual Health as a Survivorship Issue for Female Cancer Survivors

2014

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As more and more people are successfully treated for and live longer with cancer, greater attention is being directed toward the survivorship needs of this population. Women treated for cancer often experience issues related to sexual health and intimacy, which are frequently cited as areas of concern, even among long-term survivors. Unfortunately, data suggest that providers infrequently discuss these issues. We reviewed a contemporary understanding of sexual health of women and the impact of treatment on both sexual function and intimacy.

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Anorectal, bladder, and sexual function in females following colorectal surgery for carcinoma

Cited by 52 publications

References 32 publications

Urinary and sexual dysfunction rates and risk factors following rectal cancer surgery

Urinary and sexual dysfunction rates and risk factors following rectal cancer surgery

Sexual Function After Treatment for Rectal Cancer: A Review

Sexual Health as a Survivorship Issue for Female Cancer Survivors

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