Ovarian failure and cancer treatment: Incidence and interventions for premenopausal women
Journal Article
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· Oncology Nursing Forum; (USA)
OSTI ID:5406647
Ovarian failure may be a long-term consequence of cancer treatment for premenopausal women. Caused by several treatments, including radiation therapy and the alkylating agents, it produces signs and symptoms associated with menopause: hot flashes, amenorrhea, dyspareunia, loss of libido, and irritability. Critical factors that determine ovarian functioning after treatment for cancer are the patient's age at the time of therapy, the amount of radiation that the ovaries received, and the dose of the antineoplastic agent(s). Medical interventions, such as hormonal therapy and surgical repositioning of the ovaries, may maintain ovarian function for some women. Nursing intervention includes assessment, education, and counseling. Counseling focuses on how the prematurely menopausal patient feels about herself as indicated by self-esteem, body image, and sexuality.
- OSTI ID:
- 5406647
- Journal Information:
- Oncology Nursing Forum; (USA), Journal Name: Oncology Nursing Forum; (USA) Vol. 16:5; ISSN 0190-535X; ISSN ONFOE
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
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MAMMALS
MAN
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RADIATION DOSES
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RADIOLOGY
RADIOTHERAPY
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WOMEN