Sex After Breast Cancer LIVE! Q&A #8-Libido Solutions with Dr. Lyndsey Harper, OB/GYN

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Dr. Lyndsey Harper, OB/GYN, joins us to discuss SOLUTIONS to lack of libido—and gives us HOPE!

Libido is a pretty complex topic, and Dr. Lyndsey recognizes that the majority of us were not warned that breast cancer treatment would impact our libido and our intimate lives.

Common causes of lack of libido—

• Change in hormone status could be caused by the addition of a hormone blocker, surgically induced menopause, and more.
• You might have a change in the way you view yourself sexually. Low sexual desire affects us as women and how we see ourselves.
• The relationship component could be impacted. Your partner may view you differently from a sexual perspective.
• Libido can be impacted by a variety of emotional components including stress

Quick numbers

• 39% of ALL women report a lack of libido
• 20% of ALL women report difficulty with orgasm
• 85% of women have orgasm through clitoral stimulation, not penetrative intercourse
• The breast cancer community seems to be impacted at a higher level.

Spontaneous desire (being horny) vs. responsive desire (whatever turns you on)—Some women have neither.

Dr. Harper indicates “the best side effect-free solution is erotica.” There is evidence-based research showing erotic can increase desire.

10% of women have no desire, even if they have the best partner, no stress, etc. They may be suffering from HSDD (hypoactive sexual desire disorder).

There are two prescription medications to consider for low libido.

• Addyi – Take nightly prior to bed. Number one side effect is sleepiness. About have the women who use it have increases in desire. An 8-week trial is usually suggested.
• Vyleesi – Given by auto injection not more than 2x per week. Decreases inhibition. Works in 60% of women. An 8-week trial is usually suggested.

A medication review can be important. Different medications can have negative sexual effects.

“Scream cream” by your provider’s prescription is recommended for help with arousal and orgasm. There aren’t a lot of randomized control trials for its use.

Use vaginal moisturizing (hyaluronic acid, vaginal estrogen therapy) for discomfort, painful intercourse.

Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is a progressive condition, so it’s prudent to be proactive with vaginal health. It won’t get better without your action.

Pelvic floor therapy is HIGHLY recommended for women with breast cancer! This type of therapy helps with issues concerning your bladder, bowel, balance, or painful intercourse. Pelvic floor muscles could be too tight or not strong enough, and only an exam by a pelvic floor therapist can let you know what needs to happen for you to have a happy and healthy pelvic floor.

If you have mismatched libido with your partner—

• Consider erotica as a prescription.
• Make a date for intimacy.
• The lower desire partner should take the lead on initiating intimacy.
• Use of sex toys will help provide more blood flow to your vulvar region.

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