Gynecologic cancer treatment and the impact of cancer-related infertility Journal Article
| Authors: | Carter, J.; Rowland, K.; Chi, D.; Brown, C.; Abu Rustum, N.; Castiel, M.; Barakat, R. |
| Article Title: | Gynecologic cancer treatment and the impact of cancer-related infertility |
| Abstract: | Objective. The objective of this study was to empirically assess the emotional and sexual impact of cancer-related infertility in women with a history of gynecologic cancer. Method. Women with a history of gynecologic cancer were approached during their gynecologic oncology clinic appointment; they were provided a description of the study and asked to participate. All participants completed a one-time self-report survey. We present data acquired via the following methods: Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression Scale (CES-D), Impact of Events Scale (IES), Modified Inventory of Traumatic Grief (M-ITG), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and the Menopausal Symptom Checklist. Results. The study sample consisted of 20 women, ages 27 to 49 years (mean, ∼40 years), who had undergone treatment for cervical (40%), ovarian (20%), or uterine (40%) cancer. Forty percent of the sample reported depressive symptoms as measured by the CES-D, with 35% of the women experiencing moderate to severe levels of distress as measured by the IES. The women in this sample experienced dissatisfaction with their overall sex lives (67%), pain during vaginal penetration (62%), and low levels of sexual desire (56%). Conclusions. The preliminary findings of this study indicated that feelings of depression, grief, stress, and sexual dysfunction are being experienced by women with a history of gynecologic cancer who have lost their fertility as a result of their cancer treatment. © 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | adult; cancer chemotherapy; clinical article; middle aged; cancer surgery; antineoplastic agent; ovary cancer; pain; cancer therapy; infertility; self report; questionnaires; genital neoplasms, female; depression; sexual dysfunction; uterine cervix cancer; gynecologic surgical procedures; rating scale; cross-sectional studies; uterus cancer; gynecologic cancer; sexual function; sexual intercourse; infertility, female; sexual behavior; menopausal syndrome; sexual; gynecologic; emotional |
| Journal Title: | Gynecologic Oncology |
| Volume: | 97 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 0090-8258 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2005-04-01 |
| Start Page: | 90 |
| End Page: | 95 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.ygyno.2004.12.019 |
| PUBMED: | 15790443 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 54" - "Export Date: 24 October 2012" - "CODEN: GYNOA" - "Source: Scopus" |
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