En litteraturöversikt
Att beskriva vad som påverkar kvinnors sexualitet efter behandling för äggstockscancer
CancerSexual healthSexual functionSexual counselingCancerSexuell hälsaSexuell funktionSexualrådgivning
Background: Ovarian cancer affects many women worldwide. Tumors that grow in the genitalia and pelvis have because of its placement a large threat to the sexual ability. Treatment for ovarian cancer may lead to the sexual possibilities inhibited. Sexual health is a state of physical, mental, emotional and social well-being related to sexuality. Sexual health can be experienced in spite of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Aim: The aim is to describe the factors that influence women's sexuality after treatment for ovarian cancer Method: A literature review, in which seven quantitative and three qualitative articles were analysed. Result: From the analysis revealed two main themes; Physical changes and Mental changes. Physical changes were divides into two subthemes; Changes in sexual function and Menopause and reproductive ability. Mental changes were divided into three subthemes; Decreased desire and the relationship with the partner, The relationship with one's own body and The lack of information from health care professionals. Conclusion: Women with ovarian cancer experience a lack of information from health care professionals about what can be expected to happen with the sexual function after treatment. It is important that the nurse recognizes this need and understands that sexual health can be experienced despite illness.