International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society
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Int. J. Gynecol. Cancer · Sep 2016
Discussing Sexuality With Women Considering Risk-Reducing Salpingo-oophorectomy: An International Survey of Current Practice in Gynecologic Oncology.
To determine how frequently gynecologic oncologists discuss sexuality with women considering risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy. Secondary objectives were to assess the availability of resources, and the barriers to discussing sexuality. ⋯ Although most respondents believed that discussing sexuality should occur preoperatively, only 61% discuss this with every patient. Resources specifically relating to sexuality are limited. The most common barrier to discussing sexuality was fear of causing distress. Nearly one quarter of gynecologic oncologists felt inadequately trained to discuss sexual function.