Which of the Following Is True of the Effects of a Mastectomy

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the effects of a mastectomy on female sexual readjustment?

• A) The loss of a breast interferes with adequate lactation for a new baby.
• B) The resulting decline in estrogen impairs sexual functioning and pleasure.
• C) Treatment for breast cancer often results in dramatic changes to patients' self-image and their sexual function.
• D) The medication tamoxifen stops the production of all sex hormones; thus, libido and responsiveness are totally lost.

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