Abstract
This study was carried out to explore the sexual performance experiences of patients with an ostomy and their spouses. Determine the results of fertility in these patients is another goal of the study. Conventional content analysis approach with purposive sampling and unstructured interviews were utilized to collect data from 27 ostomy patients and ten of their spouses. They were selected from Iranian Ostomy Association in Tehran. Negative impact of treatments on the sexual health and trimmed sexual desire are main sexual problems experienced by patients with an ostomy. Some of them try to solve their problems while others deliberately neglect them. On the other hand their spouses either tolerate or accept these changes. Living with menopause suffering and the unknown status of fertility after ostomy are other significant problems of these patients. Sex life changes after ostomy because of different reasons. This alteration results in negative consequences in some cases. Patients and their spouses have their own approaches in order to adapt with the new conditions. Furthermore, status of uncertain fertility and how to deal with menopausal symptoms in these patients is notable.
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