(029) The Effect of Nipple Neuropathy on Women’s Sexual Health

Abstract Introduction Breast surgery (including lumpectomy, mastectomy, augmentation, and cancer surgery) is a common intervention that women of all ages may experience. In recent research publication, it estimated up to 81.5% reported stimulation their nipples/breasts caused or enhanced sexual arousal whereas 78.2% agreed when sexually aroused such manipulation increased arousal, 59.1% had asked have nipples stimulated during lovemaking. While breast surgery’s impact on self-esteem has been assessed, nipple sensation its relationship function often neglected in the literature. The organ; as such, surgical should be assessed. Objective An in-office survey was conducted medicine office assess after variety different surgeries, function. Methods given random sampling attending medicine/obstetrician gynecology offices. Fifty completed survey. A novel, non-validated, single item, scale, Global Assessment Nipple Sensation Scale (GANSS), used an assessment tool. Likert scale also used, where 1 very sensitive 7 absent sensation. Data regarding demographics due changes were collected Results female subjects, at least one year post heterogeneous type surgery, reporting neuropathy surveyed for extent associated changes. average age subjects 53.6 +/-10.8. sensitivity score (Likert 1-7) 5.06+/-1.39. numbness by 82% subjects. 40% reduced affected well (sexual desire, lubrication, arousal. 30% distressful orgasmic strength with reports orgasm intensity. 22% respondents impacted primary 32% negatively overall wellness. Conclusions resulting decreased perceived patients impactful self-esteem, sexuality This poorly studied phenomenon implications health. tool this study needs validated larger clinical trials conducted. Disclosure Yes, sponsored industry/sponsor: applied. iology Clarification: Industry funding only - investigator initiated executed study.