More than just "vaginal dryness": sexual dysfunction correlates with genitourinary anatomy changes in female cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To correlate genitourinary exam (GU) findings to patient-reported sexual dysfunction in female cancer survivors.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study included female cancer patients seen at a South Florida sexual health after cancer program. GU anatomy abnormalities and patient-reported sexual dysfunction were evaluated by Adapted Vulvovaginal Exam Score (AVES) and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), respectively. Multivariate analyses compared, FSFI scores between patients with AVES > 3 vs. 0-3, (AVES > 3 corresponds to more abnormal GU exam). Adjusted odds ratio (aOR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated.

Results

AVES was calculated for 162 female patients treated between 2020-2022. Median age was 46; 57% were Hispanic, and 79% had b

SUBMITTER: Kobiella E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12612019 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature