Acknowledging female sexual dysfunction in women with cancer.
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Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a common side effect of cancer and cancer treatments. Assessing for sexual dysfunctions in women with cancer is a vital component of helping women to have better, more satisfying sexual experiences. FSD is not widely addressed in most healthcare facilities or by healthcare providers, but it is a topic that all providers should be discussing with their female patients.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Clinical journal of oncology nursing
دوره 17 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013