The impact of radiotherapy for carcinoma of the cervix on sexual function assessed using the LENT SOMA scales

Susan E. Davidson, Meriel P. Burns, Jacqueline A. Routledge, Ric Swindell

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    Abstract

    Background and purpose: As there are few studies examining the impact of radiotherapy on sexuality, we assessed the effect of radiotherapy for carcinoma of the cervix on sexual health and the ability of the LENT system to assess sexual function. Materials and methods: Using the vagina and sexual dysfunction scales of the LENT SOMA scales, subjective scores were measured prospectively before initiation of radiotherapy for 89 women, and at the following times after the start of treatment: 21, 70, 200, 400, 600 and 800 days. Results: There was considerable variation in pre-radiotherapy scores that was not related to disease stage (P=0.054), but was related to patient age (P=0.037, for the average vagina scores and P=0.039 for the maximum vagina scores) The scores were influenced by prior surgery (P
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)241-247
    Number of pages6
    JournalRadiotherapy and Oncology
    Volume68
    Issue number3
    Publication statusPublished - Sept 2003

    Keywords

    • Cervical carcinoma
    • LENT SOMA scales
    • Sexual dysfunction

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