Breast Cancer Treatment and Sexual Dysfunction in Moroccan Women
Author Information
Author(s): Sbitti Yassir, Kadiri Habiba, Essaidi Ismail, Fadoukhair Zouhour, Kharmoun Soussane, Slimani Khaoula, Ismaili Nabil, Ichou Mohammed, Errihani Hassan
Primary Institution: University Military Hospital of Instruction, Rabat, Morocco
Hypothesis
How does breast cancer treatment affect the body image and sexual functioning of Moroccan women?
Conclusion
Breast cancer and its treatment may result in significant difficulties with sexual functioning and sexual life.
Supporting Evidence
- 100% of participants have never spoken with their doctor about sexual issues.
- 84% of participants continued sexual activity after treatment, but many experienced sexual dysfunction.
- 91.5% of subjects reported sexual dysfunctions were absent before diagnosis.
Takeaway
Women with breast cancer in Morocco often have problems with sex after treatment, and many don't talk to their doctors about it.
Methodology
A questionnaire was completed by 120 sexually active women with histology-proven breast cancer to assess body image and sexual problems after treatment.
Potential Biases
The sample may not be representative enough to generalize findings to a larger population.
Limitations
The study's sample was limited to breast cancer women and did not include healthy women for comparison.
Participant Demographics
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