Among 355 women from five European countries and Australia, half participated in a nine-month physical training program. Before starting the program, most women reported little to no sexual activity. The women who were sexually active reported experiencing little enjoyment.
After six to nine months in the program, participants noticed improvements in their sexual well-being and overall health. They experienced fewer discomforts such as vaginal dryness compared to the control group. This shows that the program can be a valuable addition to the existing options for these women. Healthcare providers often recommend emotional support, lubricants, or hormonal therapies to relieve discomfort. However, these solutions do not always resolve sexual health issues and can lead to side effects such as mood swings or joint pain.
This physical training program is available to anyone in the Netherlands who is able to work with an oncology-trained physiotherapist.