The impact of radiation therapy on vaginal biomechanical properties

Objective In women with cervical cancer (CC), treatment with radiation causes changes in vaginal biomechanical properties, anatomy and function. The aims of the current study were to objectively assess effects of radiotherapy (RT) on vaginal elasticity, wall mobility and contraction strength; and to evaluate associations of these changes with sexual function. Study design This prospective cohort study was approved by our Institutional Review...