A comprehensive review of sexual health concerns after cancer treatment and the biopsychosocial treatment options available to female patients.

The repercussions of cancer diagnosis and treatment profoundly impact the sexual wellbeing of women prior to, during, and following cancer treatment. Sexual health concerns are often under-addressed within clinical and research settings, and information tends to be limited to women with breast or gynecological cancers. In this narrative literature review, the authors critically evaluate research published between 1990 and 2016, pertaining to sexual health concerns of women diagnosed with cancer, of any type or stage, and to the psychosocial and biomedical interventions that currently exist for the treatment of sexual health-related side-effects (e.g. vaginal dryness, dyspareunia and vulvo-vaginal atrophy). The findings of 109 published articles are discussed and summarised according to four central themes: how cancer affects female sexual wellbeing; physical impacts of cancer diagnosis and treatment; emotional impacts of cancer diagnosis and treatment; and interventions for sexual dysfunction. Suggestions to enhance research and clinical practice in relation to the sexual health concerns of women following cancer treatments are also presented. Concerns pertaining to women's sexual health are diverse, multiple, and pervade all types and stages of cancer. Several evidence-based psychosocial and biomedical interventions exist to help women manage physical and psychosocial ramifications of cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Sears CS ，Robinson JW ，Walker LM 《-》

Sexual dysfunction in women with cancer.

Approximately 14 million people have a history of cancer in the United States alone, and the number is expected to increase with time. This has prompted an appreciation of the quality of life for survivors. Women treated for cancer identify gynecologic issues as a major concern for both general health and the negative impact on sexual function that follow the cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment. Unfortunately, issues related to sexual health continue to be underappreciated. Although comprehensive cancer centers have adopted specialized centers for survivorship issues, including those involving sexual health, consultations are not widely available in most communities. We provide background information on female sexual health, examine the impact of cancer treatment on sexual function, and discuss some of the major sexual health issues of women who have received a cancer diagnosis and been subsequently treated.

Falk SJ ，Dizon DS 《-》

Sexual dysfunction in cancer patients: a review.

Cakar B ，Karaca B ，Uslu R 《Journal of BUON》

Interventions to Address Sexual Problems in People With Cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline Adaptation of Cancer Care Ontario Guideline.

Carter J ，Lacchetti C ，Andersen BL ，Barton DL ，Bolte S ，Damast S ，Diefenbach MA ，DuHamel K ，Florendo J ，Ganz PA ，Goldfarb S ，Hallmeyer S ，Kushner DM ，Rowland JH ... -  《-》

Sexual ramifications of medical illness.

Perez K ，Gadgil M ，Dizon DS 《-》