title: Sexual function following ostomy surgery.
abstract: This article provides a brief examination of normal sexual function as well as sexual problems associated with ostomy surgery. It also discusses the means by which nurses can intervene effectively to minimize problems through counseling.
mesh_terms: D003125:Colostomy / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D012723:Sex