Minal Jehan, Sumran Azam, Muskan Asim Taimuri, Anusha Sumbal, Ayesha Azhar, Alina Amir, Malik Olatunde Oduoye, Asra Zainab, Areeba Ikram, Tehreem Ali
Breast cancer accounts for one in three new cancer cases in women each year. Despite having a higher survival rate than other cancers, it is associated with various side effects, including anorgasmia, vaginismus, hair loss, and decreased libido. This review aims to explore trends in the incidence of sexual dysfunction in breast cancer survivors, the etiology of sexual dysfunction, and the role of factors such as family history, age, duration of marriage, and depression in predisposing patients. We summarize the limitations of the treatment modalities already used to cater to sexual dysfunction in breast cancer survivors and patients...
2024: Women's Health