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Vaginal Laser Therapy and Sexual Health in Breast Cancer Survivors Taking Aromatase Inhibitors: A Secondary Analysis

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  • Sònia Anglès-Acedo

  • Inmaculada Alonso

  • Laura Ribera-Torres

  • Eduard Mension

  • Jorge Otero

  • Carolina Herranz-Diez

  • Ramon Farré

  • Natalia Castrejon

  • Sílvia Alòs

  • Camil Castelo-Branco

  • October 15, 2026

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    This exploratory secondary analysis examined 12-month sexual health outcomes in breast cancer survivors with genitourinary syndrome of menopause who were taking aromatase inhibitors.

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    The double-blind, sham-controlled LIGHT trial randomized 84 participants to five monthly fractional carbon dioxide laser or sham laser sessions.

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    All participants received first-line nonhormonal moisturizers and/or lubricants and vibrators, regardless of group assignment.

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    The primary endpoint was the between-group difference in change in Female Sexual Function Index total score from baseline to month 12.

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    Secondary outcomes included dyspareunia, sexual activity, body image, quality of life, vaginal health, objective vaginal measures, and safety.

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