Which of the following is true of the effects of a mastectomy on female sexual readjustment?
A. The resulting decline in estrogen impairs sexual functioning and pleasure.
B. The loss of a breast interferes with adequate lactation for a new baby.
C. Treatment for breast cancer often results in dramatic changes to patients' self-image and their sexual function.
D. The medication tamoxifen stops the production of all sex hormones; thus, libido and responsiveness are totally lost.
Answer: C
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