187. Sex After Breast Cancer

Dr. Becky Lynn is back! Previous on Episode #44 and #43 where we talked about vaginismus and endometriosis and sex after breast cancer (44) and hormones (43). So check them out! She is the founder of Evora Women’s Health in Missouri Dr. Lynn  recently authored the paper: Low Sexual Desire in Breast Cancer Survivors and Patients: A Review - Sexual dysfunction is 30-100% of women with breast cancer. And low desire is 5-87% - What happens when we do surgery on the breasts o Does it matter if we had radical mastectomy versus lumpectomy, with or without reconstruction? - Role of Chemotherapy on sexual function - Role of anti-estrogen meds on sexual function - Role of couples therapy - Data on vaginal moisturizers on sexual function - Role and safety of vaginal estrogen after breast cancer treatment – ACOG statement paper - Trial of Bupropion – open study shows improvement – randomized controlled trial versus placebo pending - Role of vaginal testosterone cream in pts on Aromatase Inhibitors – lowers estrogen in the body - There is a study looking at intravaginal DHEA on sexual function in breast cancer - Abstract at ISSWSH on Addyi (filbanserin) in breast cancer population - Role of hormones after breast cancer Dr. Lynn is a proponent of medical marijuana for better sex 34% OF WOMEN WHO REPORTED USING MARIJUANA BEFORE SEXUAL ACTIVITY SAID IT INCREASED THEIR SEX DRIVE, IMPROVED ORGASM, AND DECREASED PAIN. Luo F, Link M, Grabenhorst C, Lynn B. Low Sexual Desire in Breast Cancer Survivors and Patients: A Review. Sex Med Rev. 2022 Jul;10(3):367-375. website:   https://evorawomen.com/ FB/IG @evorawomenshealth TikTok:  @dr.beckylynn FB/IG Becky Kaufman Lynn, MD YouTube:  search Dr. Becky Lynn YouTube:  search Evora Women's Health Twitter:  @Becky Lynn Did you get the You Are Not Broken Book Yet? https://amzn.to/3p18DfK Join my membership to get these episodes ASAP when they are created and without advertisement and even listen live to the interviews and episodes. www.kellycaspersonmd.com/membership The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits: https://earnc.me/jWTmnn Our podcast sponsor is Bonafide Bonafide products help women embrace the natural changes that occur throughout all phases of life. Discount code for 20% off:NOTBROKEN Sales link: https://hellobonafide.com/notbroken --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message