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. 2024 Jul 3;73:102695. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102695

Table 4.

The key findings in sexual problems of CCSs.

References Sample Key findings
42 Cross-sectional study of 60 CCSs
  • One-third never experienced sexual intercourse.

  • 41.4% experienced no sexual attraction.

  • 44.8% seldom or never satisfied with sexual lives.

  • 23.3% seldom or never felt a sense of really female or male.

  • 44.2% rarely or never feeling sexually attractive.

23 Cross-sectional study of 291 CCSs
  • 30% lack of interest in sex.

  • 24% were difficulty enjoying sex.

  • 23% were difficulty being aroused.

30 Cross-sectional study of 224 survivors
  • 19% of males were difficulties with erections.

  • 29% of females had problems achieving orgasm.

10 Cohort study of 712 female CCSs
  • 18.4% lack of interest/desire.

  • 16.5% inability to achieve orgasm.

  • Some physical discomfort such as vaginal dryness (15.7%) and vaginal tightness (18.0%).

34 Multicenter cohort study of 2178 female CCSs
  • CCSs had significantly lower sexual interest, desire, arousal, satisfaction, and activity compared with siblings (no specific incidence).