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CSIRO Publishing, Sexual Health, 5(18), p. 358-365, 2021

DOI: 10.1071/sh20227

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Sexual function in reproductive-aged women following radiotherapy: a cross sectional study

Journal article published in 2021 by Shimona Lai ORCID, Genia Rozen ORCID, Alex Polyakov
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Abstract

Background While female sexual dysfunction post-radiation therapy has been previously described, much of the literature is focused on older, often postmenopausal, women; and neglects the experiences of younger populations. Our study aims to describe the changes in sexual functioning following radiotherapy among women of a reproductive age. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted on reproductive-aged women post-radiation therapy. Information on sexual frequency, pleasure, discomfort and habit was collected and compared to responses from healthy women of comparable ages. Results Reproductive-aged women post-radiotherapy experienced decreased pleasure, more discomfort and had less sexual activity than healthy controls. However, sexual habit was comparable. Conclusions Our findings illustrated that most domains of sexual function are negatively affected in our study population. Understanding the sexual sequelae of radiation therapy may help guide clinicians in counselling their patients and planning their future needs.