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Angles-Acedo, SCorresponding AuthorMension, EAuthorRibera-Torres, LAuthorAlonso, IAuthorCastelo-Branco, CAuthor

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July 3, 2024
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Breast Cancer Survivors with Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause Receiving Aromatase Inhibitors Are Willing to Sexual Assessment: Is a Dyspareunia Approach Enough?

Publicated to: European Journal Of Cancer Care. 2023 2636911- - 2023-08-22 2023(), DOI: 10.1155/2023/2636911

Authors:

Angles-Acedo, Sonia; Mension, Eduard; Ribera-Torres, Laura; Carballo, Silvia Gomez; Matas, Isabel; Tortajada, Marta; Alonso, Inmaculada; Castelo-Branco, Camil
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Affiliations

August Pi i Sunyer Biomed Res Inst IDIBAPS, C Villarroel 170 - Author
Hosp Clin Barcelona, Gynecol Dept, Breast Canc Unit, ICGON, C Villarroel 170 - Author
Hosp Clin Barcelona, Gynecol Dept, Clin Sexol Working Grp, ICGON, C Villarroel 170 - Author
Hosp Joan 23, Gynecol Dept, Breast Canc, C Dr Mallafre Guasch 4 - Author
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Abstract

Objective. To assess the sexual health and interest of breast cancer survivors (BCSs) in a tailored evaluation of their sexuality. Methods. A descriptive analysis on baseline sexual assessment of female BCS with genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) receiving aromatase inhibitors (AIs), who have participated on an ongoing double-blinded randomized controlled trial on the efficacy and safety of laser therapy (NCT04619485), was conducted. Epidemiological and BC variables, as well as mental, vaginal, and basic sexual health assessment (self-reported sexual activity and frequency, sexual behavior, type of sexual activity and relationship status, Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and Body Image Scale questionnaires and 2 visual analogue scales (VASs) about sexual life disturbance and dyspareunia) were recorded. An optional specialized sexual assessment was offered. Results. Among 83 participants, 67 (80.7%) wanted sexual counseling. Half of them had a body image alteration, and 74% worsened their sexual life after receiving BC diagnosis and treatments. The sexual activity rate was 71.1%. Sexually inactive women had higher impairment of FSFI desire dimension (p=0.0013), dyspareunia (p=0.0114), and unsatisfaction with their sexuality (p=0.0530) compared to sexually active women. In sexually active women, the mean FSFI and all of its dimensions showed a lower score. The most frequent sexual behavior was a combination of nonvaginal and vaginal sex, despite the high intensity of dyspareunia (mean VAS & PLUSMN; SD: 7.1 & PLUSMN; 2.1). Conclusion. Most of the BCSs with GSM receiving AI were interested in a specialized sexual consultation. Sexual activity and function were impaired, either secondary to dyspareunia or to other biopsychosocial sexual factors.
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Keywords

AndrogensDysfunctionFunction index fsfiGood health and well-beingTherapyValidationWomen

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2023, it was in position 66/170, thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Rehabilitation. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q3 para la agencia Scopus (SJR) en la categoría Oncology.

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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-01:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 21 (PlumX).
Continuing with the social impact of the work, it is important to emphasize that, due to its content, it can be assigned to the area of interest of ODS 3 - Good Health And Well-being, with a probability of 74% according to the mBERT algorithm developed by Aurora University.
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Anglès Acedo, Sònia) and Last Author (Castelo Branco Flores, Camil).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been Anglès Acedo, Sònia.

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Project objectives

Los objetivos perseguidos en esta aportación se centran en evaluar la salud sexual y el interés en la evaluación sexual personalizada de mujeres supervivientes de cáncer de mama con síndrome genitourinario de la menopausia que reciben inhibidores de aromatasa. Se pretende analizar variables epidemiológicas y clínicas relacionadas con el cáncer de mama, así como aspectos mentales, vaginales y de salud sexual básica mediante cuestionarios y escalas visuales analógicas. Además, se busca determinar la prevalencia de alteraciones en la imagen corporal y el impacto del diagnóstico y tratamiento del cáncer en la vida sexual. También se pretende caracterizar la actividad sexual y los factores asociados a la disfunción sexual, incluyendo la dispareunia, y evaluar la aceptación de una consulta sexual especializada.
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Most relevant results

El estudio evaluó la salud sexual y el interés en una evaluación personalizada en supervivientes de cáncer de mama con síndrome genitourinario de la menopausia bajo inhibidores de aromatasa. Entre 83 participantes, el 80,7% mostró interés en asesoramiento sexual especializado. El 50% presentó alteración en la imagen corporal y el 74% experimentó deterioro en su vida sexual tras el diagnóstico y tratamiento. La tasa de actividad sexual fue del 71,1%. Las mujeres sexualmente inactivas mostraron mayor deterioro en el deseo sexual (p=0,0013), dispareunia (p=0,0114) e insatisfacción sexual (p=0,0530). En mujeres activas, el índice FSFI y sus dimensiones fueron inferiores, predominando conductas sexuales combinadas a pesar de una dispareunia intensa (VAS media 7,1 ± 2,1).
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