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How do you manage sexual dysfunction in women receiving ovarian suppression for breast cancer?

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Medical Oncology · Yale

Asking questions about sexual dysfunction during routine follow ups is important. Many women may feel uncomfortable bringing up the issue. Next important to evaluate contributors such as physical complaints of dryness, dyspareunia, or libido issues, body image concerns, or relationship concerns. Phy...

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Medical Oncology · Columbia University Medical Center

I agree with @Dr. First Last and @Dr. First Last. Short courses of vagifem can provide some relief. I also recommend cognitive behavioral therapy or couples therapy.

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Medical Oncology · Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

It is important to document thoroughly a discussion of the potential risks and benefits of intravaginal estrogens in the medical record. With respect to tamoxifen, there is much less concern about systemic absorption of intravaginal estrogens as tamoxifen binds with greater avidity than estrogen to ...

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