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Table 3 Reasons for sex problems of 126 gynecologic cancer survivors

From: Evaluation of sexual dysfunction in gynecologic cancer survivors using DSM-5 diagnostic criteria

Reasons of sex problems

n (%)

Reasons of sex problems

n (%)

Aging

30 (24.8)

Lack of privacy

8 (6.6)

Cancer treatments

22 (18.2)

Sex unsatisfaction

7 (5.8)

Fear of recurrence

23 (19.0)

Currently no sexual partner

0 (0.0)

Poor health

29 (24.0)

Partner sex dysfunction

2 (1.7)

Poor body image

3 (2.5)

Partner poor skills

1 (0.8)

Should not have sex

7 (5.8)

Partner rejection

9 (7.4)

Low abdomen discomfort

28 (23.1)

Partner sex unsatisfaction

2 (1.7)

Vaginal pain

41 (33.9)

Poor partner relationship

8 (6.6)

Fatigue

31 (25.6)

Others

6 (5.0)

  1. n > 126 due to presence of multiple reasons