How can medical conditions cause psychological sexual dysfunction?
Psychological factors also have a tremendous impact on the sexual function of patients who have experienced gynecologic cancers. Fears of recurrence, an altered self-image and the after-effects of treatment can affect daily activities, careers and relationships. Following a diagnosis of cancer or chronic disease, it is normal for a woman to experience anxieties regarding survival, family, finances, career and changes in body image and activity levels. All of these factors can lead to the strain a woman feels in expressing her sexuality and concerns about sexual desirability.
