Re: The Use of the Sexual Function Questionnaire as a Screening Tool for Women with Sexual Dysfunction

2006 ◽  
Vol 49 (5) ◽  
pp. 927-928
Author(s):  
Francesco Montorsi
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Sexual Function Questionnaire

scholarly journals Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Sexual Function Questionnaire (SFQ) into Brazilian Portuguese

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clara de Oliveira Lapa ◽  
Gibsi Possapp Rocha ◽  
Tiago Reis Marques ◽  
Oliver Howes ◽  
Shubulade Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cognitive Debriefing ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Final Version ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
Sexual Function Questionnaire

Abstract Introduction Sexual dysfunction is common in patients with psychotic illness. This article describes the translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Sexual Function Questionnaire (SFQ) into Brazilian Portuguese. Methods The translation and cross-cultural adaptation followed the guidelines for adapting self-report instruments proposed by the Task Force of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR). Briefly, ISPOR steps include: preparation, forward translation, reconciliation, back-translation, back-translation review, harmonization, cognitive debriefing, review of cognitive debriefing and finalization, before proofreading and final version. The original authors authorized the translation and participated in the study. Results There was good agreement between translations and between the back-translation and the original English version of the SFQ. The final version was prepared with certificated evaluators in the original language and in Portuguese. Few changes were necessary to the new version in Portuguese. Conclusion The translated and adapted Brazilian Portuguese version of the SFQ is reliable and semantically equivalent to the original version. Studies on psychotropic-related sexual dysfunction may now test the validity of the instrument and can investigate sexual dysfunction in Portuguese-speaking patients.

Development of a Sexual Function Questionnaire for Clinical Trials of Female Sexual Dysfunction

2002 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 277-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frances H. Quirk ◽  
Julia R. Heiman ◽  
Raymond C. Rosen ◽  
Ellen Laan ◽  
Michael D. Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function Questionnaire

Ventrolateral Preoptic Nucleus of Hypothalamus: A Possible Target for Deep Brain Stimulation for Treating Sexual Dysfunction

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3 And 4) ◽  
pp. 99-102
Author(s):  
Fariborz Ghaffarpasand ◽  
◽  
Mousa Taghipour ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Deep Brain Stimulation ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Brain Stimulation ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Angular Gyrus ◽  
Parahippocampal Gyrus ◽  
Left Caudate ◽  
Ventrolateral Preoptic Nucleus ◽  
Deep Brain

Sexual function and orientation is a complex platform of human personality which is being modulated by several brain circuities which is less understood currently. Recently, several studies have demonstrated interesting results regarding the role of several brain locations in sexual behaviors and orientation. Sexual arousal in homosexual men is associated with activation of the left angular gyrus, left caudate nucleus, Ventrolateral Preoptic (VLPO) Nucleus of Hypothalamus and right pallidum; while it is associated with bilateral lingual gyrus, right hippocampus, and right parahippocampal gyrus in heterosexual men. We postulate that sexual-orientation behaviors are being mediated by several circuits in the brain in the center of which the VLPO is playing an indistinguishable role. We hypothesize that the different aspects of the sexual dysfunction could be associated with innate or acquired lesions of VLPO. Accordingly, the electrical stimulation of the nucleus in those with sexual dysfunction would be a treatment option. Thus the VLPO could be considered a target for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) in individuals with impaired sexual function.

How can we Preserve Sexual Function after Ablative Surgery for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-13
Author(s):  
Ioannis Mykoniatis ◽  
Koenraad Van Renterghem ◽  
Ioannis Sokolakis
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Gold Standard ◽  
Erectile Function ◽  
Bladder Neck ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Sperm Retrieval ◽  
Treatment Methods ◽  
Ablative Techniques ◽  
Neurovascular Bundles

: Our aim is to provide a narrative review regarding the prevalence, the associated pathophysiologic pathways and the potential management methods of sexual dysfunction related to ablative surgical techniques for Benign Prostatic Enlargement (BPE). Men suffering from BPE are at high risk of sexual dysfunction due to the disease itself, comorbidities, and pharmacological/surgical treatments. Transurethral resection of the prostate, as the gold standard treatment option for BPE has historically been associated with relatively high rates of postoperative sexual dysfunction problems, mainly retrograde ejaculation but also erectile dysfunction. Ablative surgical techniques, including photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP), transurethral needle ablation (TUNA), Transurethral Microwave Therapy (TUMT), Convective Water Vapor Energy Ablation (Rezum®) and Aquablation® have been proposed as treatment methods able to reduce treatment-related complications for BPE patients, including adverse effects on erectile and ejaculatory function, without compromising the efficacy rates for BPE. The neurovascular bundles can be damaged during TURP due to posterolateral capsular perforation. Ablative techniques and especially PVP theoretically seems to skip this hazard as the distance created from the necrotic area to the capsule is generally larger compared to the distance induced after TURP . However, indirect thermal injury of erectile nerves, which could be induced also by the majority of available ablative techniques could potentially lead to ED. Two special technical characteristics (physiological saline use for tissue ablation and real time penetration depth control) of Aquablation® could be proved beneficial with regard to the effect of the method on erectile function. In general ablative techniques seems to have minor impact on sexual function. However, low methodological quality characterize the most of the studies included in this review mainly due to the impossibility, in many cases, to perform a blind randomization. Also in many studies did not have erectile and ejaculatory function as primary outcomes limiting that way their statistical power to identify significant variations. Management of sexual dysfunction problems arising from ablative surgeries for BPE treatment could be divided in two levels. Firstly, intraoperatively the avoidance of manipulation of crucial structures regarding ejaculatory (bladder neck or ejaculatory ducts) and erectile function (neurovascular bundles) could possibly decrease the negative effect of these procedures on sexual function. Thus, in this direction, modifications of classic ablative techniques have been proposed resulting in encouraging outcomes regarding postoperative sexual function. Secondly, if EjD and/or ED are established the already known treatment choices should be chosen in order sexual function rehabilitation to be achieved. Thus, regarding ED: PDE5i daily or on demand remain the gold standard first line treatment choice followed by intracaver-nosal alprostadil injections in cases of failure, while penile prosthesis implantation must be kept as final definitive solution when all the other methods have failed. Regarding ejaculation disorders (retrograde ejaculation or anejaculation): medical therapy with a-agonists (pseudoephedrine), sperm retrieval from the urine, bladder neck reconstruction, prostatic massage, electroejaculation, penile vibratory stimulation and surgical sperm retrieval are the available treatment options. Further, high quality studies are required to investigate potential side effects of BPE surgery on sexual function and efficient treatment methods to manage them.

The Effects of Herbal Medicines on Women Sexual Dysfunction: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahereh Molkara ◽  
Maliheh Motavasselian ◽  
Farideh Akhlaghi ◽  
Mohammad Arash Ramezani ◽  
Hamideh Naghedi Baghdar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
Female Sexual Response

: Sexual health plays an important role in the women’s health and quality of life. Sexual health management is a prerequisite for physical and psychological health of women. Sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm are three factors of female sexual response. So far many different methods has been known for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction, however none of them are not an efficacious therapy. Generally, use of herbal medicine is a safe and effective therapeutic method in the treatment of women with sexual dysfunction. The role of herbal and nutritional supplementation in female sexual function has attracted researchers’ interest in recent years. This study aimed to the evaluation of the studies focusing on the herbal medicine on women sexual function and the assessment of its effectiveness.

scholarly journals FRI0650-HPR SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION IN WOMEN WITH SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 929.2-929
Author(s):  
G. V. Espasa ◽  
L. Gonzalez Lucero ◽  
Y. Soria Curi ◽  
A. L. Barbaglia ◽  
S. M. Mazza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthy Group ◽  
Healthy Women

Background:Sexual dysfunction is the alteration in one or several phases of sexual activity (desire, excitement, plateau, orgasm and resolution), which can culminate in frustration, pain and a decrease in the frequency of sexual intercourse. There are few studies that associate sexual dysfunction with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) due to the difficulty in assessing it and its multifactorial cause.Objectives:Determine the frequency of sexual dysfunction and analyze associated factors in patients with SLE.Methods:A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. We included patients who attended the Rheumatology unit between May and July 2019; over 18 years of age, with a diagnosis of SLE according to the ACR 1997 and / or SLICC 2012 criteria, and healthy patients matched by age as control. Demographic and disease-related variables were studied. The DASS-21 (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale) scale that evaluates depression, anxiety and stress, and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) that assesses 6 domains (desire, excitement, lubrication, orgasms, satisfaction and pain) were applied with a cut-off point ≤ 26.5 to define sexual dysfunction. Women over 50 years old, with secondary Sjogren’s syndrome, menopause, severe depression and illiterate patients were excluded.Results:One hundred and twenty three women were included (60 with SLE and 63 controls), with a mean age of 34.3 ± 8.3 and 31.7 ± 4.4 years respectively. The prevalence of sexual dysfunction in the SLE group was 71.7%; 95% CI = [58.5 – 82.5], and 23.8%, 95% CI = [13.9 – 36.2] in healthy patients. There were significant differences in all domains of sexual function between women with SLE and healthy group. In the desire, excitement and pain domains the differences were notable. The total FSFI score in patients with SLE was 18.2 ± 11.2 and in healthy women 28.3 ± 6.9 (p=0.001). Stress, anxiety and depression were observed in 58.4%, 58.3% and 50% of women with SLE and 19%, 20.6% and 28.5% of healthy women respectively (p=0.001). No association was found between sexual dysfunction and age, age at diagnosis, disease activity or treatment (pNS). No association was found in patients with SLE when analyzing the effect of sexual dysfunction in stress, depression and anxiety variables, in opposition to the healthy group (p<0.05).Conclusion:The prevalence of sexual dysfunction in patients with SLE was high (71.7%). Depression, Anxiety, and Stress were not decisive variables in Sexual Dysfunction.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

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