Sex Matters: Vaginal Dryness
Many women who have treatment for breast cancer develop early menopause or report that their menstrual cycles have stopped for 12 months in a row. Most women recognize that hot flashes and mood changes...
View ArticleSex Matters: Vaginal Moisturizers and Lubricants
In the last column, we discussed the issues of vaginal dryness and the troublesome symptoms that many women experience as a result of this medical condition. Vaginal burning, itchiness, and pain can...
View ArticleSex Matters: What About Vaginal Hormones?
We’ve discussed vaginal and vulvar dryness and some conservative measures that can be used to help treat symptoms, including nonhormonal vaginal moisturizers that help hydrate the tissues and vaginal...
View ArticleSex Matters: Managing Your Mojo, Part 2
In Part 1 of this column, we talked about some of the factors healthcare providers look for to determine a diagnosis of Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder. If you’re struggling with symptoms that...
View ArticleVaginal Dryness 911: An Emergency Can Start the Conversation
“I’m really suffering here. How do I have that awkward conversation… you know… about dryness… with my doctor about getting help?” I often hear this complaint from many of my brave patients who have...
View ArticleWe Hear Your Frustration With Low Libido and Vaginal Dryness!
We know that reclaiming your sexual self after a breast cancer diagnosis can be incredibly challenging. It doesn’t help that there are no approved drugs for lowered libido (sexual desire) in women, and...
View ArticleReader Q&A: No Libido Treatment Studies on Breast Cancer Patients?
For this month’s column we wanted to address some important questions from readers. With the approval of flibanserin (brand name: Addyi), many questions have arisen concerning sexuality research,...
View ArticleOur Members Share Tips for Improving Sexuality
When Valentine’s Day approaches with ads featuring romance, flowers, and lingerie, it can be a difficult reminder for some women who’ve been treated for breast cancer. Treatments can sometimes have a...
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