Menopause as an issue for women with breast cancer

McPhail, Gaye

doi:10.1097/00002820-199904000-00009

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“…Ces femmes sont confrontées à une entrée brutale dans la méno-pause, leur permettant peu de temps pour l'adaptation tant physique que psychologique aux conséquences de cette ménopause prématurée (Rogers, 2002 ;Bachman, 1994). Elles semblent présenter plus de risque à développer des troubles sexuels que les femmes qui entrent « naturellement » dans la ménopause (MacPhail, 1999).…”

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Cancer du sein et sexualité

Taquet

2005

Rev Francoph Psycho Oncologie

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Le traumatisme d'être diagnostiquée et traitée pour un cancer du sein peut avoir un impact sur le fonctionnement sexuel des patientes. La présente analyse des données de la littérature reprend la variété des séquelles physiques, psychologiques et sexuelles à la suite d'un diagnostic de cancer du sein et de ses traitements. Sur base de cet article, nous suggérons aux professionnels de la santé en oncologie d'introduire de façon précoce une prise en charge globale des patientes incluant les implications thérapeu-tiques et psychologiques sur la fonction sexuelle des femmes atteintes d'un cancer du sein. Abstract:The traumatism to be diagnosed and treated for a breast cancer may produce an impact on the patients sexual function. The present analysis of the literature gives the physical, psychological and sexual sequelae of a breast cancer diagnosis and its treatments. On the base of this article, we will suggest to health professionals in oncology to introduce, as soon as possible, in the therapeutic program, a global approach including the side effects and the psychological impact on the sexual function of women with breast cancer.

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Cancer du sein et sexualité

Taquet

2005

Rev Francoph Psycho Oncologie

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“…There is a paucity of literature regarding the cancer survivor's experience of treatment-induced menopause, although a growing literature is available regarding the broader issues of sexual functioning and psychosocial effects (McPhail, 1999). In a study of women with cancer treatment-induced menopause, Moadel, Ostroff, Lesko, and Bajorunas (1995) found that the severity of menopausal symptoms and problems in relationship adjustment were the best predictors of sexual dysfunction.…”

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Cancer treatmentinduced menopause: Meaning for breast and gynecological cancer survivors

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Zinkand²,

Fitch³

2000

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Many cancer survivors are faced with irreversible changes resulting from cancer treatment. One such change some women face after cancer is treatment-induced menopause. Eight women (four with breast and four with gynecological cancers) were interviewed to explore the impact of treatment-induced menopause on their lives. Results indicated that participants' understanding and coping with menopause occurred within the larger context of the total cancer experience. For some of the women, menopause was not a significant problem; for others, the symptoms caused major distress and were a continuing reminder of the losses suffered due to cancer. Important concerns for all participants were: taking and keeping control, the desire to return to "normal" after cancer, and maintaining a coherent sense of self. Strong statements were also made about the power of knowing and the power of support in coping with treatment-induced menopause. Findings are discussed with implications for nursing practice.

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“…The hormonal effects of ovarian ablation achieved by such drugs are similar to those of surgery or irradiation. 12,16 In a prospective study of perimenopausal women only, vasomotor symptoms were significantly related to menopausal status. 9 The assumed reversibility of menopausal symptoms that are caused by LHRH analog treatment is an advantage compared with surgical or radiologic ovarian ablation.…”

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