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Study Reveals Colorectal Cancer's Impact on Women's Sexual Health

6/13/2025

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A groundbreaking study involving over 25,000 women reveals that those battling colorectal cancer face a staggering 19.71% rate of painful intercourse, compared to 16.41% among those without the disease. As age and treatments like surgery and chemotherapy amplify these risks, the findings underscore the urgent need for focused support to address the sexual health challenges faced by these women.

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A groundbreaking study involving over 25,000 women reveals that those battling colorectal cancer face a staggering 19.71% rate of painful intercourse, compared to 16.41% among those without the disease. As age and treatments like surgery and chemotherapy amplify these risks, the findings underscore the urgent need for focused support to address the sexual health challenges faced by these women.