Investigation of Factors Affecting Sexual Disorders in Women with Breast Cancer

[...]the present study aimed to investigate factors affecting sexual function in women with breast cancer. 2-MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional case-control study was conducted on 104 women with and without breast cancer referring to Hamadan Charity Health Assembly and Fatemiyeh Hospital in 201...

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Published in:Journal of pharmaceutical sciences and research 2017-09, Vol.9 (9), p.1576
Main Authors: Shayan, Arezoo, Masoumi, Seyedeh Zahra, Babaei, Maryam, Jamshidi, Farkhondeh, Alimohamadi, Neda, Havasian, Mohamad Reza, Shobeiri, Fatemeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Birth control
Breast cancer
Cancer therapies
Charities
Chemotherapy
Disease
Exercise
Females
Health risk assessment
Hospitals
Medical research
Methods
Midwifery
Psychological aspects
Public health
Quality of life
Questionnaires
Radiation therapy
Studies
Womens health
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Summary:[...]the present study aimed to investigate factors affecting sexual function in women with breast cancer. 2-MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional case-control study was conducted on 104 women with and without breast cancer referring to Hamadan Charity Health Assembly and Fatemiyeh Hospital in 2015. Since testosterone level decreases in individuals with breast cancer after chemotherapy and mastectomy, the exercise reduces the testosterone concentration and temporarily increases the concentration of this hormone, and thereby leads to increased sexual desire. Regarding the conflicting results on the mechanism of the effects of birth control methods on sexual function, further studies are recommended. Since sexual function has a great impact on the quality of life of people, paying attention to this aspect of life is crucial, especially in women with breast cancer who are under high mental and neurological pressure. Considering the significance of the effects of the type of birth control methods on sexual function and on treatment of breast cancer, further studies are recommended on the effects of these methods on sexual function of individuals. 5-CONCLUSION The type of the birth control method, use of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, mastectomy surgery, and exercise history affect sexual function in women with breast cancer. [...]it is recommended to provide sexual trainings for patients during the course of treatment, hold sex-related workshops in breast cancer clinics, oncology centers, and hospitals, and encourage patients to do aerobic and anaerobic exercises to reduce psychological pressure via improving sexual function.
ISSN:0975-1459