The comparison of sexual function and infertility in fertile and infertile couples

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1106-1106 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Ranjbar ◽  
F. Abbasalizadeh ◽  
P. Teimory ◽  
A. Alizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Sexual Arousal ◽  
Sexual Desire ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Infertile Couples ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Fertile Women

IntroductionFertility is an important factor in life which can be disturb due to several factors.AimsThe aim of this study was to determine the relationship between infertility and sexual dysfunction.MethodsIn an analytic - descriptive study 384 fertile and 384 infertile referring women to obstetrics and gynecological clinics were studied. All these women were evaluated considering the sexual functions. Finally the results were analyzed statistically.ResultsThe age average of these women was 27.84 4.67 and 27.38 5.45 in infertile and fertile groups respectively.The sexual desire (Pv < 0.001), the sexual arousal (Pv < 0.001). The ability of reach to orgasm (Pv < 0.001) and satisfaction from intercourse was better in fertile women.ConclusionsIt was concluded that the sexual function was significantly better in fertile women.

scholarly journals The Impact of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components on Female Sexual Dysfunction: A Narrative Mini-Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-63
Author(s):  
Simona Di Francesco ◽  
Marika Caruso ◽  
Iole Robuffo ◽  
Andrea Militello ◽  
Elena Toniato
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Sexual Desire ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Systemic Arterial Hypertension ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
The Impact

Background: The impact of metabolic syndrome on female sexual dysfunction received modest consideration in clinical practice. The aim of the research was to analyze the international literature to determine the relationship between the metabolic syndrome, its components and female sexual disorders. Methods: We identified relevant full-length papers by electronic databases as Index Medicus/Medline, Scopus, Life Science Journals, from 2005 to the present. Studies were searched using the following as search query: metabolic syndrome, female sexual dysfunction, obesity, systemic arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia. Results: Women with metabolic syndrome showed higher prevalence of sexual inactivity and low sexual desire, orgasm and satisfaction respect to women without metabolic syndrome. Particularly metabolic components as diabetes mellitus, dy-slipidemia, systemic arterial hypertension were strongly associated with lower sexual desire, activity and Female Sexual Function Index total score. In contrast, other studies showed no relationship. Conclusion: Our study showed that in the clinical evaluation of women with metabolic syndrome routine inquiring about female sexual dysfunction should be recommended to ameliorate sexual function and quality of life. However more prospective and longitudinal studies on the sexual effects of metabolic syndrome should also be suggested to know the factors related to women's sexuality better.

scholarly journals Sexual Dysfunction and Marital Relationship in Women With Schizophrenia in Comparison with Caregivers: A Hospital-based Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-92
Author(s):  
Suvarna Jyothi Kantipudi ◽  
Navina Suresh ◽  
Poornima Ayyadurai ◽  
Sathianathan Ramanathan
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Sexual Functioning ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Women Caregivers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Relationship Assessment ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Sexual dysfunction is common in females with schizophrenia and is attributed to multiple causes, including individual psychopathology and antipsychotics. Understanding the impact of relationship satisfaction on sexual functioning is not widely studied in schizophrenia. Women caregivers also experience sexual problems and were not studied in the past. Aim: To assess the nature and occurrence of sexual dysfunction in women with schizophrenia in comparison to caregivers of males without severe mental disorder. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 30 women with schizophrenia were recruited as cases and 26 age-matched controls were recruited from female caregivers. All subjects were assessed using standardized tools such as Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and Relationship Assessment Scale along with sociodemographic questionnaire. Results: There was a significant difference in FSFI scores and relationship scores between women with schizophrenia and caregiver control subjects. The relationship quality was better in patients with schizophrenia when compared to caregivers unlike sexual functioning. Conclusion: Sexual functioning in women is a complex phenomenon. A holistic biopsychosocial approach is necessary to understand women’s sexual function.

scholarly journals Examination of sexual functions and depressive symptoms among infertile and fertile women

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Selda Ozturk ◽  
Hatice Kahyaoglu Sut ◽  
Leyla Kucuk
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Beck Depression Inventory ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Fertile Women

Objective: To examine the sexual functions and depressive symptoms of infertile and fertile women. Methods: This study was conducted between October 2015 and April 2016 using a descriptive, cross-sectional and comparative design. The sample of this study consisted of 96 infertile and 96 fertile women. The data were collected using an information form, the Beck Depression Inventory and the Index of Female Sexual Function. The data were analyzed The Mann-Whitney U test, chi-square test, and Spearman’s correlation analysis. Results: The rate of sexual dysfunction (87.5% vs. 69.8%) and the Index of Female Sexual Function total score (31.8 ± 7.8 vs 35.7 ± 6.3) were significantly higher in infertile women than fertile women (p=0.003, p<0.001, respectively). The sexual satisfaction and discomfort during sexual intercourse subscales of the Index of Female Sexual Function were significantly lower among infertile women than fertile women (p<0.001 for all); however, no significant difference was observed in the sexual intercourse/libido score of the Index of Female Sexual Function between infertile and fertile women (p=0.590). The correlation coefficients between the Beck Depression Inventory total score and the total and subscale scores of the IFSF did not significantly differ between infertile and fertile women (p>0.05 for all). Conclusion: The sexual dysfunction rate among infertile women was higher than that among fertile women. Sexual functions decreased when depressive symptoms increased for both infertile and fertile women. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.35.5.615 How to cite this:Ozturk S, Sut HK, Kucuk L. Examination of sexual functions and depressive symptoms among infertile and fertile women. Pak J Med Sci. 2019;35(5):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.35.5.615 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

scholarly journals O Papel da Testosterona na Melhoria do Desejo Sexual da Mulher Pós-Menopáusica: Uma Revisão Baseada na Evidência

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (11) ◽  
pp. 680
Author(s):  
Maria Gouveia ◽  
Raquel Sanches ◽  
Sara Andrade ◽  
Sara Carmona ◽  
Carolina Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Sexual Desire ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Introduction: Female sexual dysfunction is a common problem, affecting more than 1/3 of women during their lives. The aim of this review is to review the evidence for the effectiveness of testosterone in sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women, particularly in the improvement of sexual desire.Material and Methods: The authors searched in international databases National Guidelines Clearinghouse, Guidelines Finder, Cochrane Library and MEDLINE/PubMed, for guidelines, systematic reviews, meta-analysis and randomized controlled trials, published between January 2005 and February 2017, using the MeSH terms ‘testosterone’, ‘androgens’, ‘libido’, ‘sexual dysfunctions’ and ‘menopause’.Results: From a pool of 506 articles, 11 were selected: three guidelines, one systematic review with meta-analysis and seven randomized controlled trials. The selected articles showed testosterone‘s efficacy on global sexual function and improvement of sexual desire in postmenopausal women, when both are used in monotherapy or in association with other hormones. No study showed changes in hepatic enzymes or serious adverse effects.Discussion: The small sample size and short follow-up used in the included studies limits the ability to assess testosterone’s long-term benefits and effects.Conclusion: At short-term, testosterone seems to improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, particularly sexual desire. Nevertheless, more studies with larger sample size and longer follow-up are needed to understand its long-term safety and effectiveness.

scholarly journals The evolution of the female sexual response concept: Treatment implications

2013 ◽  
Vol 141 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 268-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Damjanovic ◽  
Dragana Duisin ◽  
Jasmina Barisic
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Sexual Experience ◽  
Sexual Response ◽  
Sexual Disorders ◽  
Critical Question ◽  
Circular Model ◽  
Sexual Distress ◽  
Female Sexual Response ◽  
The Relationship

Sexual dysfunctions have been the most prevalent group of sexual disorders and include a large number of populations of both sexes. The research of sexual behavior and treatment of women with sexual distress arises many questions related to differences in sexual response of men and women. The conceptualization of this response in modern sexology has changed over time. The objective of our paper was to present the changes and evolution of the female?s sexual response concept in a summarized and integrated way, to analyze the expanded and revised definitions of the female sexual response as well as implications and recommendations of new approaches to diagnostics and treatment according to the established changes. The lack of adequate empirical basis of the female sexual response model is a critical question in the literature dealing with this issue. Some articles report that linear models demonstrate more correctly and precisely the sexual response of women with normal sexual functions in relation to women with sexual dysfunction. Modification of this model later resulted in a circular model which more adequately presented the sexual response of women with sexual function disorder than of women with normal sexual function. The nonlinear model of female sexual response constructed by Basson incorporates the value of emotional intimacy, sexual stimulus and satisfaction with the relationship. Female functioning is significantly affected by multiple psychosocial factors such as satisfaction with the relationship, self-image, earlier negative sexual experience, etc. Newly revised, expanded definitions of female sexual dysfunction try to contribute to new knowledge about a highly contextual nature of woman?s sexuality so as to enhance clinical treatment of dysfunctions. The definitions emphasize the evaluation of the context of women?s problematic sexual experiences.

scholarly journals Sexual desire disorder in men

2019 ◽  
pp. 33-35
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Sexual Desire ◽  
Sexual Functioning ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Sexual Disorders ◽  
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder ◽  
Multiple Factors ◽  
Sexual Dissatisfaction ◽  
Desire Disorder

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder in men may occur in the context of poor sexual functioning, secondary to sexual dysfunction or a state of sexual dissatisfaction, or may may correspond to poor functioning of the couple. Thus, these multiple factors can generate a hypoactive sexual desire issue. The disorder of desire may also mean cognitions and / or persistently or recurrently reduced(absent) sexual/ erotic fantasies. Worldwide prevalence of sexual desire disorder in men is occasionally 6% for those 8-24 years old; significantly 41% for those 66-74 years old, and persistently 1,8% for those 16-44 years old. The disorder may emerge from the beginning of the sexual life or begin after a period of relatively normal sexual function. Keywords: hypoactive sexual desire disorder, s-on, therapy, testing, evaluation, sexual disorders.

scholarly journals Does Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction Differ Among the Most Common Causes of Infertility? A Cross-Sectional Study

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahnaz Ashrafi ◽  
Nadia Jahangiri ◽  
Shahideh Jahanian Sadatmahalleh ◽  
Negin Mirzaei ◽  
Naiiere Gharagozloo Hesari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Male Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
Fertile Women

Abstract Background Sexuality as a fundamental component of women’s health, can be affected by infertility. The current study aimed at comparing the prevalence of sexual dysfunction among women with the most common causes of infertility. Methods The current cross-sectional study was conducted on 240 infertile females with infertility due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS, n=80), endometriosis (n=80) and male factor (n=80) at Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine (Tehran, Iran) and 160 fertile women at health care centers, between May 2016 and June 2017. Sexual function was assessed by Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Data were analyzed using SPSS (version 25.00) and differences were regarded statistically significant at p < 0. 05. Results The prevalence of female sexual dysfunction was 98.8% in women with PCOS, 100.0% in those with endometriosis, and 80.0% in those with male factor infertility. Overall, 36.2% of the enrolled fertile women were suffering from sexual dysfunction. Conclusions There was an association between the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction or individual domain scores of the FSFI, and infertility etiologies. Therefore, infertility care providers are required to take this into consideration and develop preventive strategies in this regard.

Una nuova disfunzione sessuale femminile: Il Disturbo da Eccitazione Sessuale Persistente (PSAD)

2009 ◽  
pp. 49-65
Author(s):  
Donata Lembo ◽  
Ilaria Prosperi ◽  
Adele Fabrizi
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexual Arousal ◽  
Sexual Desire ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Stimuli ◽  
Arousal Disorder ◽  
Sexual Arousal Disorder

- In 2002 S. Leiblum describes and documents a new female sexual dysfunction, called Persistent Sexual Arousal Disorder (PSAD). The dysfunction is characterized by an excitement that persists for prolonged periods, such as hours, days or weeks. The excitement is not linked to sexual desire and may also be triggered by non sexual stimuli, as mere vibrations; moreover it cannot find a way out in an orgasm, which often proves unsatisfactory. Causes that may contribute to increase female sexual activity, be it egosyntonic or egodistonic, pleasant or disturbing for the couple, are still not appropriately investigated (Leiblum, Graziottin, 2007).

Sexual Concordance and Orgasm Consistency in Women

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle McCowan
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Arousal ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Dysfunctions ◽  
Sexual Assertiveness ◽  
Sexual Outcomes ◽  
Sexual Concordance ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Very High

The agreement between psychological and physical sexual arousal is variable among women: some show very high levels of sexual concordance while others demonstrate little or no agreement the emotional and physiological components of arousal (Chivers, Seto, Lalumière, Laan, & , 2010). This mind-body connection has been implicated in female sexual dysfunction, as women sexual dysfunctions tend to show especially low levels of sexual concordance (e.g., Laan, van Driel, & Lunsen, 2008). To date, there has been very little research on how concordance influences individual in sexual outcomes in women without sexual dysfunction. Initial evidence suggested a relationship between sexual concordance and orgasm consistency in healthy women (e.g., Adams, Haynes & Brayner, 1985); however, the few studies examining this relationship present mixed findings. The current study attempts to clarify the relationship between sexual concordance and orgasm consistency and examines sexual assertiveness as a mediator in the predicted concordance-orgasm consistency relationship.

scholarly journals Association of menopausal sexual dysfunction with demographic and obstetric factors in postmenopausal women in Hamadan, Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1422
Author(s):  
Narges Alavipour ◽  
Seyedeh Zahra Masoumi ◽  
Farideh Kazemi ◽  
Parisa Parsa
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Function Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
Obstetric Factors ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Sexual dysfunction is a common menopausal problem that may be affected by demographic factors. The present study aimed to determine demographic and obstetric factors affecting sexual dysfunction in menopause.Methods: The present cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 315 postmenopausal women in Hamadan. The research instruments included demographic questionnaire, and female sexual function index (FSFI). Univariate and multivariate linear regressions were used to investigate the association of different factors and sexual function at a significance level of less than 0.05.Results: The participants' mean age was 54.15±4.24 years. Their mean sexual function score was 18.92±4.25 indicating poor sexual function. The multivariate analysis indicated that increasing the number of spouse marriage, sexual function score decreased by 2.45 (p=0.006). Furthermore, the sexual function score in those, who were not satisfied with their marriage, was 5.58 points lower than those who were satisfied with their marriage status (p <0.001).Conclusions: Given the relationship between number of spouse marriage and marital satisfaction with sexual function in postmenopausal women, it is necessary to design and implement training sessions for them. 

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