scholarly journals Female Sexual Function in Women with Suspected Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (03) ◽  
pp. 115-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryane Lima ◽  
Ana Pereira ◽  
Fernando Beraldo ◽  
Cláudia Gazzo ◽  
João Martins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Gnrh Analog ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Painful Symptom ◽  
Pain Domain ◽  
Infiltrating Endometriosis

Objective To evaluate the quality of the sexual function of women with suspected deep infiltrating endometriosis. Methods A cross-sectional, observational and prospective study was conducted between May 2015 and August 2016, in which 67 patients with deep infiltrating endometriosis, suspected or diagnosed, were assessed for epidemiological and clinical characteristics, such as pain level through a visual analog scale (VAS), features of deep infiltrating endometriosis lesions and score on the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) before the onset of treatment. The statistical analysis was performed using the software STATA version 12.0 (StataCorp LLC, College Station, TX, USA) to compare the variables through multiple regression analysis. Results The average age of the patients was 39.2 years old; most patients were symptomatic (92.5%); and the predominant location of the deep infiltrating lesions was on the rectosigmoid colon (50%), closely followed by the retrocervical region (48.3%). The median overall score on the FSFI was 23.4; in 67.2% of the cases the score was ≤ 26.5 (cutoff point for sexual dysfunction). Deep dyspareunia (p = 0.000, confidence interval [CI]: 0.64–0.83) and rectosigmoid endometriosis lesions (p = 0.008, CI: 0.72–0.95) showed significant correlation with lower FSFI scores, adjusted by bladder lesion, patients' age and size of lesions. Deep dyspareunia (p = 0.003, CI: 0.49–0.86) also exhibited significant correlation with FSFI pain domain, adjusted by cyclic bowel pain, vaginal lesion and use of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analog. These results reflect the influence of deep dyspareunia on the sexual dysfunction of the analyzed population. Conclusion Most patients exhibited sexual dysfunction, and deep dyspareunia was the pelvic painful symptom that showed correlation with sexual dysfunction.

Sexual function and quality-of-life-related problems during the menopausal period

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (14) ◽  
pp. 1769-1780 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebru Gozuyesil ◽  
Sule Gokyildiz Surucu ◽  
Sultan Alan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Sexual Quality Of Life ◽  
Total Female ◽  
The Mean

This study aims to evaluate the relationship between the sexual functions and quality of life and the problems during menopausal period. This descriptive, cross-sectional study included a total of 317 women. The mean total Female Sexual Function Index score was 18.8 ± 8.7, while the mean total Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female score was 72.7 ± 13.7. Sexual dysfunction was found in 82 percent. There was a positive significant correlation between the total Female Sexual Function Index scores and total Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female scores ( p < 0.05). Our study results suggest that women do not often experience serious menopausal symptoms, but have sexual dysfunction with a moderate sexual quality of life.

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 Female Sexual Function after Vaginal Delivery with Episiotomy and Cesarean Section

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Made W Jembawan
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
P Value ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Significant Difference

Objective: To determine the difference of sexual function after vaginal delivery with episiotomy and cesarean section in Sanglah Hospital, Denpasar. Method: This research was conducted using cross sectional method. Sample was collected using consecutive sampling, starting from October 2011-September 2012. Our sample consists of 86 women, 43 post-episiotomy and 43 post-cesarean section. Sexual function was assessed using FSFI (Female Sexual Function Index). Total score was analyzed using independent t-test and difference of sexual function was tested using Chi-square, with significance level p0.05). There was no significant difference between the two groups in term of sexual arousal and lubrication, with p-value 0.160 and 0.67, respectively. However, we found significant difference in other domains, namely desire (p=0.014), orgasm (p=0.045), satisfaction (p=0.018), pain (p=0.02), and total FSFI score (p=0.006). Sexual dysfunction was found in 18.60% of the episiotomy group and 2.33% of the cesarean section group, with p=0.030. Conclusion: Female sexual dysfunction was found to be significantly different between women post vaginal delivery with episiotomy and women who had cesarean section. [Indones J Obstet Gynecol 2014; 4: 199-203] Keywords: cesarean section, episiotomy, female sexual function

scholarly journals Sexual function of undergraduate women: a comparative study between Brazil and Italy

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (suppl 3) ◽  
pp. 1428-1434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karine de Castro Bezerra ◽  
Sabrine Rodrigues Feitoza ◽  
Camila Teixeira Moreira Vasconcelos ◽  
Sara Arcanjo Lino Karbage ◽  
Dayana Maia Saboia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Female Sexual Function Index ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Function Index

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the sexual function of Italian and Brazilian nursing students using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), to estimate the prevalence of sexual dysfunctions and related factors. Method: this is a cross-sectional study involving 84 Brazilian and 128 Italian undergraduate. For the evaluation of sexual function, the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire was used. Results: Italian women presented significantly higher sexual dysfunction index (n=78/60.9%) than the Brazilian women (n=32/38.1%) (p=0.00). Only the “desire” and “excitation” domains showed no difference between groups. Younger, single and without a steady relationship women had a higher rate of sexual dysfunction (p<0.05). Conclusion: the high rate of sexual dysfunction in a young public suggests the need for more research to increase knowledge about the influence of psychosocial and related factors on female sexual function, directing care towards the promotion of sexual and reproductive health.

scholarly journals Frequency of Iatrogenic Sexual Dysfunction Associated with Antihypertensive Compounds

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (22) ◽  
pp. 5214
Author(s):  
Bárbara Buch-Vicente ◽  
José Mª. Acosta ◽  
José-Angel Martín-Oterino ◽  
Nieves Prieto ◽  
María Elena Sánchez-Sánchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Calcium Antagonist ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Antihypertensive Drugs ◽  
Combined Therapy ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poor General Health

Iatrogenic sexual dysfunction (SD) caused by antihypertensive (AH) compounds, provoking sexual desire, orgasm or arousal dysfunction, is a common clinical adverse event. Unfortunately, it is often underestimated and underreported by clinicians and prescribers in clinical practice, deteriorating the adherence and patient quality of life. The objective of this study was to investigate the frequency of SD in patients treated with different antihypertensive compounds; a real-life naturalistic and cross-sectional study in patients receiving AH treatment was carried out. Method: A total of 256 patients were included in the study (188 males and 68 females who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria). The validated Psychotropic-Related Sexual Dysfunction Questionnaire (PRSexDQ-SALSEX) was transversally applied once at least every two months following the onset of the treatment in order to measure possible AH-related SD. Although the spontaneous reporting of SD was very low (6.81% females/24.8% males), 66.40% of the patients reported impaired sexual function through the SALSEX questionnaire after the treatment onset, as follows: decreased desire (55.8% females/54.2% males), delayed orgasm (42.6%/45.7%), anorgasmia (42.6%/43.6%) and arousal difficulties (53%/59.6%). The average frequency of moderate to severe iatrogenic SD was 66.4% with AH in monotherapy as follows: angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs), 29.8%; calcium antagonists, 40%; diuretics, 42.9%; beta blockers, 43.8%; and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, 77.8%. Combined treatments showed a higher percentage of main SD (70.3%): diuretic + ACE inhibitor, 42.3%; ARB + calcium antagonist, 55.6%; diuretic + calcium antagonist, 68.8%; and diuretic + ARB, 74.2%. The greatest risk factors associated with SD were poor general health, age over 60 with a comorbid coronary or musculoskeletal disease, mood disorder and diuretic +ARB combined therapy. Conclusion: SD is common in patients treated with antihypertensive drugs, and it is still underreported. The most harmful treatment deteriorating sexual function was the combination of diuretic +ARB, while the least harmful was monotherapy with ARBs. More research is needed on the clinical management of this problem to preserve the quality of life of patients and their partners.

scholarly journals Sexual Function and Depressive Symptoms in Middle-Aged Women with LongLasting Type 1 Diabetes – A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Estrogen Therapy ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background & aim: Women and men with diabetes, type 1 (T1D) and type 2 (T2D) develop complications in small and large blood vessels as well as in nerve pathways over time. In men, erectile dysfunction is a well-documented complication. However, sexual dysfunction in women with different types of diabetes is less studied. Sexual dysfunction is associated with lowered health-related quality of life and depression. The aim of the study was to investigate self-reported sexual function and signs of depression in middle-aged women with long-lasting T1D. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire study including the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) together with background questions was designed. The sample was women aged 45-66 with T1D for at least 15 years, identified from clinical medical records at four hospitals in southern Sweden. Descriptive statistical analysis of background factors, depression, and self-reported sexual dysfunction, as well as correlation and regression analysis, are presented. Results: A total of 212 women completed the questionnaire, mean age 54.1 (SD: 5.83), mean years with T1D 36.2 (SD: 11.42). Almost half of the women had sexual dysfunction (45.2%; FSFI < 26.55, max 36) and the mean full score was 23.73 (SD: 10.57). The FSFI domains are desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and pain. Symptoms of depression measured by PHQ-9 were reported by 39.8%. A low FSFI was significantly associated with severe depression (p<0.001). Conclusions: Problems with sexual dysfunction and depression in middle-aged women with long-lasting T1D are common and may be unreported unless addressed in clinical care. Nurses could start asking women about problems with lubrication and vaginal pain in relation to sexual activity. Lubricants or local estrogen therapy could prevent those problems. Routinely assessing depressive status is equally important in improving quality of life for women with T1D.

Sexual Function and Quality of Life in Patients Affected by Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis: Current Evidence and Future Perspectives

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 270-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salvatore Giovanni Vitale ◽  
Valentina Lucia La Rosa ◽  
Amerigo Vitagliano ◽  
Marco Noventa ◽  
Federica Maria Laganà ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis ◽  
Future Perspectives ◽  
Infiltrating Endometriosis

scholarly journals Assessment of female sexual function in remote postpatum period: a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-294
Author(s):  
Thalita Rodrigues Christovam Pereira ◽  
Elissa Hanayama Dottori ◽  
Flávia Maciel de Aguiar Fernandes Mendonça ◽  
Ana Carolina Sartorato Beleza
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Objectives: (i) to evaluate female sexual function in remote postpartum period within Brazilian women and (ii) to compare female sexual dysfunction in relation to the mode of delivery. Methods: in this cross-sectional study, two groups of remote postpartum women, who underwent vaginal delivery (n=30) and cesarean (n=48), were studied. The sexual function of participants was assessed through an online Brazilian version of FSFI between 45 and 180 days after delivery. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics using Fisher exact test, and Student t test. Results: based on the data of 78 women who completed the online questionnaire, 78% (n=61) showed sexual dysfunction on remote postpartum period being that the FSFI mean score for vaginal postpartum was 22.17 and for cesarean postpartum, 21.12 (p=0.443). Conclusions: the majority of remote postpartum women showed sexual dysfunction. There was no significant difference found on female sexual function between modes of delivery.

Sexual satisfaction in pregnancy: a cross section study in Japan

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-93
Author(s):  
Yunhee Iba ◽  
Ya-Ping Onozuka
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Wide Range

Sexuality is one of the most important quality of life issues for both men and women. Sexual dysfunction is a highly prevalent women's sexual response is characterized as highly variable and influenced by a wide range of determinants, including physiologic, psychosocial, and contextual factors. The aim of this study was to assess the sexual satisfaction in pregnant women. This was a cross-sectional study involving 685 Japanese pregnant women aging between17-43 years, who were recruited from January 01, 2012 – January 01, 2014 at the antenatal clinic of Jichi Medical University Hospital. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire was used to assess sexual function. Overall, 284/685, 41.45% of the 685 pregnant women were at risk for sexual dysfunction symptoms (FSFI scores ≤26); this rate was significantly higher among pregnant women in 3rd trimester (187/254, 73%; P<0.05). Furthermore, our present study showed that the 3rd trimester of pregnancy had lower mean scores in sexual satisfaction, desire, lubrication, orgasm, arousal and dyspareunia than 1st and 2nd trimester. According to these results, pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy have lower female sexual function scores than 2nd and 1st trimester of pregnancy.

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