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Ovarian Cancer Treatments Effects on Sexuality

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Issues associated with sex and intimacy after an ovarian cancer diagnosis can greatly affect the quality of life. Cancer survivors are always reluctant to talk about their emotional wellbeing. They may feel nervous or shy discussing with their doctor about your sex life or about feeling unattractive.

These are valid issues; however, you should know that doctors are always willing to listen to your personal problems because it can help them come up with solutions to your condition.

Your doctor can refer you to an expert experienced in treating specific issues, it could be difficulty reaching orgasm [6] or struggling with vaginal dryness.

These are some solutions that can treat some of the issues around sex and intimacy: