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  • Quality of Life Research

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  • Sexual well-being significantly impacts overall quality of life.
  • Sexual dysfunction in patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) remains an understudied area.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and severity of sexual dysfunction in patients with de novo MBC.
  • To identify factors associated with sexual dysfunction and specific symptoms like vaginal dryness.
  • To track changes in sexual dysfunction over a 4-year period.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Mayo Clinic Breast Disease Registry (MCBDR).
  • Included patients diagnosed with de novo MBC who responded to sexual dysfunction surveys.
  • Assessed sexual dysfunction using a 0-10 scale at baseline and annually for 4 years, with additional symptom-specific questions in years 2 and 4.

Main Results:

  • 56.3% of 103 patients reported sexual dysfunction at baseline, increasing to 85% by year 4.
  • Vaginal dryness was reported by approximately 49% (year 2) and 39% (year 4) of patients.
  • Vaginal dryness was significantly associated with higher sexual dysfunction severity.

Conclusions:

  • Self-reported sexual dysfunction is highly prevalent in women with de novo MBC.
  • Vaginal dryness is a common, treatable symptom contributing to sexual dysfunction severity.
  • Healthcare providers should proactively screen MBC patients for sexual dysfunction and offer treatment options.