New studies suggest that many women with cancer want advice on managing sexual function issues, often not addressed by clinicians. Patients want to discuss sex but find it overwhelming at the start of their diagnosis or treatment. There is a need for more integration of sexual health screening into gynecologic oncologic clinics. Barriers to discussing sexual issues reported by both providers and patients include limited time and discomfort. Researchers are exploring the impact of different cancer prevention treatments on sexual function. Solutions include early education on potential side effects and providing accurate information to patients. More research is needed to address sexual health in a wider patient population.
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Addressing Sexual Dysfunction in Women’s Cancers
