Preventing Sexual Dysfunction With Aromatase Inhibitors

Completion of 8 or 9 brief questionnaires at start of study and 6 and 12 months afterwards. Questionnaires should take about 45 to 50 minutes to fill out each time.

Participants receive written handout about ways to keep bones stronger during treatment with Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs) and ways to prevent AI side effects such as muscle aches, stiffness, sexual problems, and hot flashes.

Use vaginally 2 or 3 times a week.

Use vaginally 2 - 3 times a week.

Water-based vaginal lubricant used during sexual activity.

Participants use an interactive, internet-based website called Tendrils: Sexual Renewal after Cancer before, during and after treatment with AIs.

Telephone counseling for up to 30 minutes in weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, and 24. The counselor will follow a manualized program and some sessions will be recorded.