SEXUALITY OF WOMEN SUBMITTED TO MASTECTOMY: IDENTIFICATION OF PHASES AFFECTED IN THE SEXUAL RESPONSE CYCLE

Objective: analyze the sexuality of women with mastectomies, identifying the phases of the cycle of sexual response are affected and which developed dysfunctions. Method: using a questionnaire with socioeconomic data and Questionnaire Sexual Quotient - female version. This is a descriptive quantitative nature with mastectomies women in the outpatient clinic of oncological. Result: Sexual performance of the studied population presented a heterogeneous, where 50% showed satisfactory sexual standard and 50% some kind of commitment in sexuality, and within this group, married include, under 49 years old and with education level of fundamental level. Conclusion: given the above, the general health professionals should be alert to the occurrence of these changes in the life of this woman, before the whole process, from diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, to thereby contribute to the comprehensive care.