Sexual quality of life in young gynaecological cancer survivors: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment on sexual quality of life (SQoL) is a significant and often neglected issue in the treatment and survivorship period of young gynaecological cancer survivors (YGCS). This study sought to explore women's lived experiences to understand how to protect and improve SQoL.

Methods

A qualitative study with women aged 18-45 and pre- or perimenopausal at diagnosis (n = 15). A thematic analysis was performed in NVivo. Participants also completed a pre-interview questionnaire and The Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised (FSDS-R).

Results

YGCS experienced high psychosexual distress. Notably, seven themes were identified: adjustment, confidence, fear, loss, shame, trauma, and communication. Gynaecological cancer (GC) treatment i

SUBMITTER: Roussin M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10241684 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature