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Breast Cancer Survivors Don't Always Ask For Sex Health Help

Breast cancer survivors don't always feel comfortable or confident discussing sexual concerns with their healthcare providers.

And about half don't seek help for sexual problems at all, researchers have found.

Their study, published online in the Journal of Sexual Medicine earlier this summer, looked at the experiences of 144 women who were experiencing sexual issues after breast cancer treatment.

Here's what else the scientists discovered.

Childhood Cancer Survivors May Face Sexual Dysfunction as Adults

Childhood cancer survivors, particularly women, may experience sexual issues in adulthood.

A recent survey of 57 survivors showed that over half the women and about a quarter of the men developed sexual dysfunction when they grew up.

Many women reported poor lubrication and sexual pain. Men often coped with low libido and ejaculatory problems.

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Did You Know?

DIY Gender Transitions Unsafe

Transgender people who try to transition on their own, without the help of medical professionals, can face serious complications.

However, many people still go it alone, finding advice in online communities, buying hormones on the black market, and in some cases, performing their own surgery.

Why do they take these risks?

Most Men "Happy" With Childhood Hypospadias Surgery

Some male babies are born with hypospadias. This means that the opening to their urethra isn't at the tip of the penis.

Many boys have corrective surgery when they are quite young.

How do they feel about it as adults?

A recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study reports that 80% of young men surveyed were satisfied with their results.

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