Table 7 Comparison of FSFI domain scores according to tumor stage
From: Sexual function and chemotherapy in postmenopausal women with breast cancer
Domain | IIA/B | IIIA/B | p* |
|---|---|---|---|
Median (IQR) | Median (IQR) | ||
Desire | 2.4 (2.0 – 3.0) | 1.2 (1.2 – 1.7) | 0.004 |
Arousal | 2.4 (1.6 – 3.0) | 1.4 (0.0 – 2.1) | 0.038 |
Lubrication | 3.0 (2.1 – 3.5) | 1.2 (0.0 – 3.1) | 0.061 |
Orgasm | 1.8 (1.3 – 2.3) | 1.2 (0.0 – 2.7) | 0.350 |
Satisfaction | 2.2 (1.6 – 3.2) | 2.2 (0.9 – 3.1) | 0.490 |
Discomfort/Pain | 4.0 (3.0 – 4.6) | 1.8 (0.0 – 3.9) | 0.081 |