Analysis of low sexual desire in Chinese women: a national population-based epidemiological survey in mainland China

Sexual Health ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Jiali Tong ◽  
Chunni Zhang ◽  
Lei Zhang ◽  
Tao Xu ◽  
Jinghe Lang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Sexual Arousal ◽  
Sexual Desire ◽  
Chinese Women ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Epidemiological Survey ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Low Sexual Desire

Background Low sexual desire is the most prevalent female sexual health problem; however, national epidemiologic data on female sexual desire in China are absent. Understanding factors related to low sexual desire are essential in preparing educational and consultative programs and policies to improve women’s sexual health. Methods: A national epidemiological survey on female sexual function was conducted from February 2014 to January 2016 in mainland China. Women were randomly selected using multistage, stratified, cluster sampling. The sexual functioning was assessed by using the Chinese version of the 19-item Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire. Results: The questionnaire on sexual dysfunction was completed by 25446 women who were aged 20–70 years. The prevalence of low sexual desire was 21.6% (domain score ≤4.28), and the declines in sexual desire started as early as 25–29 years. Sexual arousal was most closely related to sexual desire (Pearson’s correlation = 0.760). Higher educational attainment was associated with a decreased risk of low sexual desire. Diabetes, non-gynaecological cancer, pelvic inflammatory disease and pelvic pain had negative effects on sexual desire (OR = 1.44, 99% CI = 1.11–1.87; OR = 1.92, 99% CI = 1.18–3.13; OR = 1.32, 99% CI = 1.07–1.63; OR = 1.77, 99% CI = 1.13–2.76 respectively). Conclusions: The prevalence of low sexual desire in females in China was modest. Low sexual desire is correlated with sexual arousal disorder. Biopsychosocial factors have overlapping effects on sexual desire.

Impact of Infertility Duration on Female Sexual Health

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meng Dong ◽  
Xiaoyan Xu ◽  
Yining Li ◽  
Yixian Wang ◽  
Zhuo Jin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Psychological Pain ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Group I

Abstract BackgroundAs an important source of stress, infertility may affect the quality of sexual life, with extensive studies believing that the incidence of sexual dysfunction in infertile women is highly prevalent. As the years of infertility increase, the greater this stress is likely to increase, which may aggravate psychological pain and cause sexual dysfunction. However, the effect of infertility duration on sexual health is unclear.Methods We performed a case-control study, and a total of 715 patients participated in this research between September 1, 2020, and December 25, 2020. Patients diagnosed with infertility (aged between 20 to 45 years) were included. Patients with infertility were divided into four groups according to infertility duration: ≤ 2 years (Group I, n=262), 2< infertility duration ≤5 years (Group II, n=282), 5 < infertility duration ≤8 years (Group III, n=97), and infertility duration > 8 years (Group IV, n=74). A questionnaire survey of female sexual function and psychological depression of patients with infertility was performed. The female sexual function was measured by the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), depression status was measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9).ResultsAnalysis of the relevant factors that affect sexual function using a multivariable logistic regression model revealed that infertility duration of less than 8 years was not a risk factor for sexual dysfunction. However, when infertility duration was greater than 8 years, the incidence of sexual dysfunction (AOR=5.158,95%CI: 1.935-13.746, P=0.001) and 3 domains [arousal disorder (AOR=2.955 ,95%CI: 1.194-7.314, P=0.019, coital pain (AOR=3.811 ,95%CI: 1.045-13.897, P=0.043), and lubrication disorder (AOR=5.077 ,95%CI: 1.340-19.244, P=0.017)] increases. ConclusionsThe multivariate regression equation model reveals that the infertility duration is more than 8 years, which is a risk factor for the occurrence of sexual dysfunction. As the infertility duration increases, the incidence of female sexual dysfunction and psychological distress may increase.

scholarly journals Effect of a multi-ingredient based food supplement on sexual function in women with low sexual desire

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Palacios ◽  
E. Soler ◽  
M. Ramírez ◽  
M. Lilue ◽  
D. Khorsandi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Sexual Desire ◽  
Food Supplement ◽  
Low Sexual Desire

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.

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