Psychological treatments to improve sex life in gynecological cancer survivors: Systematic review
Abstract
Objective: explore what psychological treatments can help gynecological cancer survivors to improve their sexual lives and intimate relationhips. Method: I searched the databases PubMed, Scopus, PsycInfo and MedLine, research between 2005 and 2020, focused on women survivors of gynecological cancer and treatments led by a mental health professional on the improvement of sexuality and intimate relationships in this population. Results: 10 articles were obtained (mixed design, randomized controlled trials and case studie) that involved psychological interventions focused on the improvement of sexuality and intimate relationships with women survivors of gynecological cancer. Conclusions: the psychoeducational intervention proved to be the most controlled intervention for the improvement of sexual function and reduction of sexual distress in women survivors of gynecological cancer.
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