Sexual and Reproductive Dysfunction in Young Female Cancer Patients

Chappell, Neil; Woodard, Terri L.

doi:10.1007/s11930-017-0098-1

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“…Absence of sexual desire, asthenia, low libido and inhibited female orgasm were the other dysfunctions that were reported. These results are also similarly reported in other studies with non-Arab participants (Acquati et al, 2018;Chappell & Woodard, 2017).…”

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“…For women, dyspareunia and vaginal dryness or lubrication difficulties were the two main types of problems that were identified in this review. These results are similarly reported in other studies with non‐Arab participants (Chappell & Woodard, 2017 ; Maiorino et al, 2016 ). The dyspareunia could be due to the significantly lower amounts of oestrogen by the hormonal therapy in the body, which can cause lubrication difficulties and vaginal dryness (Simon, 2011 ).…”

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Sexual activity and cancer: A systematic review of prevalence, predictors and information needs among female Arab cancer survivors

Alananzeh

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Meedya

et al. 2022

European J Cancer Care

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Introduction:The objective of this review is to synthesise and present the best available evidence on the prevalence, predictors and information needs about sexual health among female Arab cancer survivors. Methods:The databases searched included MEDLINE, Embase and CINAHL from inception of the database until March 2020. The review was undertaken according to the JBI guidelines. Proportional meta-analysis using a random effects model was used for statistical pooling through JBI SUMARI.Results: Seven studies involving female Arab cancer survivors were included in the review. The overall prevalence of sexual dysfunction ranged from 16.7 to 67% (pooled estimate 51%, 95% CIs 21.7% to 80.2%). Dyspareunia and erectile dysfunction were the two main types of sexual dysfunction reported after diagnosis, and the overall prevalence ranged from 42.5% to 65% and 38% to 61%, respectively. The prevalence of vaginal dryness was ranged from 19.8% to 54.2%, and dyspareunia ranged from 22.2% to 65%. The lack of sexuality information and communication with health care providers (HCPs) was also reported in the included studies. Conclusion:Cancer and its treatment may result in significant difficulties with sexual activity and sexual functioning among cancer survivor. Communication between the health care professionals and cancer survivors is essential to overcome this problem and improve the quality of life of female Arab cancer survivors.

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