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Each of the three major treatments for cancer can also have a profound impact on a woman and thereby the couple’s sexuality. Surgery can change a person’s anatomy and result in a changed appearance, while radiation and chemotherapy have side effects of various durations. The consequences of surgery often leave both physical and psychological scars. Chemotherapy may leave the woman tired, nauseated, anxious, or depressed and may lead to low sexual desire. In addition, radiation for breast cancer can cause irritation or swelling in the breast or arm. Radiation to the pelvic areas for gynecological and other pelvic cancers can cause urinary tract irritation, bowel problems, and decreased genital sensitivity.

After cancer treatment, many women find that:

•They have less libido or none at all.

•They take a longer time to be aroused.

•They need more direct stimulation.

•They take longer to achieve an orgasm.

•Their orgasms feel different, and at times they will not have any.