Gynecol Oncol 2021 12 11;163(3):598-604. Epub 2021 Oct 11.
Clinical Research Department, Centre François Baclesse, av general Harris, Caen, France; INSERM, U1086, Caen, France; University of Caen Normandy, UMR-S1077, Caen, France; Department of Oncology, CHU de Caen, Caen, France.
Objective: We have previously shown that epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) and its treatments have negative effects on long-term quality of life (QoL) and fatigue. The present multicenter study investigated the main menopausal symptoms and gynecological management of EOC survivors (EOCS).
Methods: 166 patients with relapse-free ≥3 years after the end of treatment attended a consultation with a gynecologist, including a questionnaire related to vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and sexuality, a clinical examination, a blood sample and an osteodensitometry. Read More