A controlled study of sexual activity and functioning in epithelial ovarian cancer survivors.: A therapeutic approach
A controlled study of sexual activity and functioning in epithelial ovarian cancer survivors.: A therapeutic approach
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DOI:
10.1016/j.ygyno.2007.10.009
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发表时间:
2008-02-01
影响因子:
4.7
通讯作者:
Dahl, Alv A.
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作者:
Liavaag, Astrid H.;Dorum, Anne;Dahl, Alv A.
Objectives. To explore sexual activity and functioning in epithelial ovarian cancer survivors (EOCSs) compared to age-adjusted controls from the general population (NORM) with focus on findings that should be given therapeutic considerations.Methods. A cross-sectional study of 189/287 (66%) EOCSs treated at The Norwegian Radiumhospital 1979-2003 using a mailed questionnaire including demographic and somatic issues, and schedules concerning sexuality, fatigue, mental distress and quality of life. Blood tests for sex hormone determination were taken at their GPs.Results. Among EOCSs 47% (95% CI 40-54%) were sexually active compared to 53 /, (95% Cl 48-58%) in NORM. The sexually active EOCSs reported lower levels sexual pleasure (p