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What Percentage Of Women Does Breast Cancer Effect?
Many survivors of breast cancer report having decreased sexual desire and drive. There are often several possible causes of diminished sex drive in women and it is difficult to know for certain which ones contributes the most.
There are no specific treatments for this problem, although a full evaluation for physical causes, such as vaginal dryness, early menopause, hormonal imbalance, or depression is usually recommended.
Loss of a breast, depression, anxiety about cancer coming back, and effects...
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