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Non-heterosexual Women Report Better Sexual Functioning During Midlife
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 18, 2024
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A woman’s sex drive often diminishes with age, particularly during perimenopause when issues like pain and vaginal discomfort arise.
A new study, however, r...
Treating Vaginal Dryness Around and After Menopause
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2024
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Postmenopausal or peri-menopausal women are often hampered by vaginal dryness, which can put the brakes on a healthy sex life.
It doesn't have to stay that way, experts advised. Numerous products are available to help maintain vaginal lubrication.
"After and around...
Many Women With Breast Cancer Struggle With Sexual Health
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 16, 2023
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For many women with breast cancer, struggles with sexual issues becomes a hidden burden, new research shows.
Because most patients don't feel comfortable talking over these issues with a doctor, many turn to online patient-support forums for advice.
The new study f...
Concerns Around Sex, Fertility Often Ignored in Breast Cancer Care: Survey
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 6, 2022
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Shehzin Tietjen was 27 years old when she felt a lump in one of her breasts while in the shower.
That discovery led to a confirmation of breast cancer, an unexpected jolt at her age. "I was really shocked," said
Too Often, Women Aren't Told of Sexual Side Effects of Cancer Treatments
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2022
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When a man has cancer in an area that affects sexual function, his doctor is likely to discuss it with him.
But the same is not true for a woman who has cancer in a sex organ, according to new research. Investigators found 9 in 10 men were asked about their sexual health...
Could the 'Love Hormone' Help Drive Sex Addiction in Men?
- Robert Preidt
- February 3, 2022
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Men compelled to find myriad new partners and ways to have sex may be driven by high levels of the so-called "love hormone," oxytocin, new research suggests.
Oxytocin, which is produced by the...