Ongoing one-on-one counseling
It is important to know that being diagnosed the ovarian cancer is a major life event that changes your life even after treatment and recovery.
After the immediate crisis leaves and your body has healed, you may still feel stress and anxiety. It may be hard to go back to what used to be your normal life. Some people may experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from medical trauma.
Speaking with a mental health professional on a regular basis may help you cope with complicated feelings linked to diagnosis, treatment, sense of self, and outlook on life.
Conclusion
Diagnosis and treatment for ovarian cancer may have a great effect on your sex life. It is vital to discuss sexual symptoms and emotional stress or anxiety linked to intimacy with your doctor.
References
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[3] https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/estrogens-effects-on-the-female-body#:~:text=Estrogens%20are%20a%20group%20of,small%20amounts%20of%20the%20hormones.
[4] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hysterectomy/#:~:text=A%20hysterectomy%20is%20a%20surgical,women%20aged%2040%20to%2050.
[5] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/21879-salpingectomy#:~:text=A%20salpingectomy%20is%20a%20surgical,risk%20of%20developing%20ovarian%20cancer.
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