scholarly journals Lifestyle Choices Can Augment Female Sexual Well-Being

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Finley
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Comprehensive Approach ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Lifestyle Choices ◽  
Sexual Wellbeing ◽  
Multiple Causes

Female sexual wellbeing is complex and it’s an important part of a comprehensive approach to women’s health. Unfortunately, this aspect of health often is not discussed during medical appointments which can be isolating for female patients. Low libido is the most common female sexual dysfunction. There are multiple causes of low libido that may be physical, cultural, emotional, medical psychological or due to her relationship with her partner. A healthy lifestyle is one way to help women overcome low libido and a few examples include exercise, mindfulness and yoga. Ultimately, these lifestyle approaches can enhance sexual satisfaction.

scholarly journals Sexual Dysfunction Prevalence and Sociodemographic Background in a Colombian Sample

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 158-158
Author(s):  
M. Gómez-Lugo ◽  
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P. Vallejo-Medina ◽  
J. P. Saffón ◽  
D. Saavedra-Roa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Functioning ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Massachusetts General Hospital ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Representative National Sample ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: Sexual dysfunction is an important public health concern. Sexual dysfunctions, characterized by disturbances in sexual desire, arousal, erection, orgasm or sexual satisfaction have been reported in different research around the world. Prevalence range of disturbances is from 20% to 30% and 40% to 45% for men and women respectively. The aim of this study was to explore prevalence of sexual dysfunction in a Colombian male and female sample. Design and Method: Sample was composed by a non-representative national sample of 1366 women and 1410 men, aged from 18 to 73. To assess sexual dysfunction the Colombian version of the Massachusetts General Hospital- Sexual Functioning Questionnaire (MGH-SFQ) was used. Results: Results indicate on one hand that sexual dysfunction is more prevalent in women (42.5%) than men (32.1 %). On the other hand, in women, problems related to desire (28.5%) were more common, while in men those related to desire and sexual satisfaction, 21.4% and 21% respectively, were more prevalent. In women, problems related to desire (28.5%) were more common, while in men those related to desire and sexual satisfaction 21.4% and 21%, respectively were more prevalent. Furthermore, no evidence was found about the relationship between the sociodemographic characteristic (socioeconomic level, years of education and religion) and the sexual dysfunction; with exception of age. These results are similar to those observed in other cultures. Conclusions: This study shows the importance of epidemiologic research in male and female sexual dysfunction for the identification of risk factors.

Female sexual dysfunction

2020 ◽  
pp. 743-752
Author(s):  
Ganesh Adaikan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Physiological Role ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Normal Function ◽  
Smooth Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Efficacy Criteria

According to the World Health Organization, sexual health as a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in the context of sexuality, excludes the mere absence of disease, dysfunction, or infirmity. Thus a woman’s sexual function encompasses many areas; the construct of a normal function as a quality of life indicator often but not always conforms to the sexual response cycle, which is an endogenous process contributed by hormonal, vascular, neuronal, and psycho-emotional factors. Clinical and scientific evidence abounds about the physiological role of sex steroids viz. oestrogen, testosterone, and also progesterone in facilitating and maintaining the woman’s sexual parameters. The neurophysiology extends from the central and peripheral nervous systems to the targeted genital structures resulting in coordinated vascular and non-vascular smooth muscle relaxation, to be accompanied by pelvic vasocongestion, vaginal lubrication, and labial and clitoral engorgement. Any detrimental impact on this normal cycle of concerted responses can result in a functional impairment or ‘female sexual dysfunction’ (FSD). Sexual changes, psychogenic or organic, are common in women at any age; such complaints are frequently accompanied by quality-of-life concerns, varying levels of personal distress, anxiety, depression, and also fertility concerns in younger women. With FSD as a medically diagnosable entity, fewer drugs have met the safety and efficacy criteria for global approval and clinical utility. In order to appreciate the diverse range of FSD and the extent of its physical, physiological, and psychological implications, it is important to understand the fundamentals as well as the changing paradigms in a woman’s sexual functioning.

The Correlation between Severity of Overactive Bladder Symptoms with Female Sexual Dysfunction and Sexual Satisfaction of Partners

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Yangyun Wang ◽  
Chaoliang Shi ◽  
Yang Wang ◽  
Wei Jiao ◽  
Xilong Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Overactive Bladder ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Urge Incontinence ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Exercise Frequency ◽  
Pelvic Floor Surgery ◽  
Bladder Symptom ◽  
History Of

<b><i>Purpose:</i></b> Sexual dysfunction in women with overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome has been an important topic, while the sexual satisfaction of partners has not been fully investigated. Our aim was to explore the association between the severity of OAB with female sexual dysfunction and sexual satisfaction of partners. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A total of 323 patients with OAB recruited in our hospital were included in our study from September 2017 to March 2019. Data were collected by Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS) questionnaire, self-designed questionnaire for basic characteristics; Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI); and sexual satisfaction survey for sex partners of patients. χ<sup>2</sup> test or 1-way ANOVA was used to compare the variables among groups. Logistic regression analysis was performed to analyze the severity of OAB with female sexual dysfunction and sexual satisfaction of partners. The correlations between different OABSS domains with female sexual dysfunction and sexual satisfaction of partners were assessed. <b><i>Results:</i></b> All the patients were classified into mild (<i>n</i> = 107), moderate (<i>n</i> = 98), severe (<i>n</i> = 118) OAB group based on OABSS. Most of the basic information were similar among groups, except for BMI, highest education, occupation, fertility, and history of pelvic floor surgery. After multiple factors correction, the severity of OAB, exercise frequency, and the history of pelvic floor surgery were statistically associated with the female sexual dysfunction and sexual satisfaction of partners. Urgency score was significantly correlated with female sexual dysfunction, and the urge incontinence was most significantly associated with the sexual satisfaction of partners. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Severe OAB was closely associated with female sexual dysfunction and sexual satisfaction of partners. The urgency and urge incontinence should be focused for OAB management.

The Impact of Minimally Invasive Pituitary Surgery on Male and Female Sexual Dysfunction in Patients with Pituitary Adenoma

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Aydin Talat Baydar ◽  
Ali Yasin Ozercan ◽  
Denizhan Divanlioglu ◽  
Zeynep Daglar ◽  
Melih Balci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pituitary Adenoma ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Pituitary Adenomas ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Pituitary Surgery ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
The Impact

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> In the present study, we prospectively investigated the impact of endoscopic transnasal trans-sphenoidal surgery (ETTS) on sexual function in male and female patients with pituitary adenoma. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> The study included a total of 40 consecutive patients (male, <i>n</i> = 28 and female, <i>n</i> = 12) aged 22–65 years, who underwent ETTS for pituitary adenoma in our center between March 2019 and August 2019. Twenty-seven (67.5%) and 13 (32.5%) patients had functioning and nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas, respectively. Routine preoperative hormone levels were obtained in every patient. The tests were repeated at the postoperative third month. Preoperatively and at the postoperative third month, the 5-item version of the International Index of Erectile Function and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) was used in male and female patients, respectively. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Before surgery, 24 (85.7%) men had erectile dysfunction (ED), and 10 (83%) women had female sexual dysfunction. After surgery, all the patients’ abnormal hormone parameters improved. All the male patients’ ED degrees were positively affected by surgery. In women, the FSFI was significantly better than in the preoperative period. <b><i>Discussion/Conclusion:</i></b> Our results showed that both males and females with pituitary adenomas benefitted from minimally invasive pituitary surgery in terms of a high-remission rate and improvement in sexual dysfunction.

scholarly journals Life101 Enhances Healthy Lifestyle Choices in Pre-Health Undergraduate Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 41-58
Author(s):  
Mahtab Jafari ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Lifestyle Choices ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Stress levels in college students are increasing at an alarmingly fast pace. To combat this rising tide, universities need effective tools to promote student well-being and help them to recognize and manage their stress. One approach is to teach students basic lifestyle skills to cope with stress and achieve wellness. This is important as it not only increases students’ retention within a chosen field of study, but assists them to achieve personal and academic success. To inspire our undergraduate students to adopt healthy lifestyle choices, a once-weekly course titled “Life101” was developed with topics that focused on students’ wellness such as stress management, emotional intelligence, financial management, nutrition, and exercise. Classes were taught through a combination of lecture, multimedia videos, and discussions. Here, we share our observational findings outlining the potential benefits (short- and long-term) for students participating in Life101. Based on pre- and post-course survey data from students, both in-class and online, Life101 had a significant positive impact on the lifestyle of our students. The main outcomes from this study were: 1) both in-class and online courses resulted in positive lifestyle changes in our students; 2) online students showed greater mastery of course topics compared to their in-class peers; and 3) long-term benefits from the course were reported after a one-year follow-up. Although, this collective positive impact may suggest that offering Life101 to undergraduate students can serve to improve students’ mental and physical health, a prospective study is needed to confirm these findings.

scholarly journals The impact of Sjӧgren’s syndrome on the quality of sexual life of female patients in the UK: a controlled analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minan Al-Ezzi ◽  
Anwar R. Tappuni ◽  
Khalid Saeed Khan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Vaginal Dryness ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Oral Dryness ◽  
The Impact

AbstractMucosal dryness and dyspareunia are symptoms that may significantly affect women with primary Sjӧgren syndrome (pSS). We investigated whether vaginal dryness is correlated with sexual function, and the impact may have on the quality of life (QoL) and mental health well-being in pSS patients. Ethically approved comparative cross-sectional study was designed to assess sexual function using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) in 65 pSS female patients vs 62 sex-matched controls. The effect of vaginal dryness and fatigue on sexual function was investigated. Vaginal dryness was correlated with oral dryness estimated by salivary flow rate and the Clinical Oral Dryness Score to investigate whether genital dryness is indicative of general mucosal dryness in pSS. Validated questionnaires were used to investigate the effect of sexual function on QoL and mental health well-being. The number of sexually active pSS participants was significantly less than in the control group (28/65 vs 42/62, p < 0.05). The sexual function was significantly impaired in the pSS group (mean FSFI = 19 vs 28.3, p < 0.05). There was no significant association between self-reported vaginal dryness and oral dryness or sexual function. The open-ended questions showed that the most troublesome symptom reported by pSS patients was oral dryness (43%, n = 28/65) followed by fatigue (31%, n = 20/65). Sexual dysfunction had a negative impact on QoL and the mental health well-being of pSS patients in all aspects, especially on the quality of social life (β = 0.7, p = 0.02). Addressing sexual dysfunction can potentially improve the QoL of pSS patients significantly, especially their social well-being.

Remission of female sexual dysfunction in morbidly obese female patients with the Scopinaro procedure

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 987-990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan R. Hernández Hernández ◽  
Eudaldo López-Tomassetti Fernández ◽  
Yurena Caballero Díaz ◽  
Jesus Molina Cabrillana ◽  
Dieter Morales García ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Morbidly Obese ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Obese Female

Positive Aging

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Sierpina ◽  
Beverly Lunsford
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Positive Aging ◽  
Lifestyle Choices ◽  
Aging Services ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle Choices

While we cannot control all the factors involved in aging, there is much we can do as individuals and as a society to contribute to continued improvements in our well-being and longevity. Tomorrow’s healthy aging requires creating options for older adults by funding and providing exceptional, evidence-supported aging services within our communities. It also involves educating health care providers and older adults and their families about the most current interventions for optimizing dynamic, positive aging. Those options include creative expression through music, dance and other physical activities, art, theater, poetry, journaling, life reflection, meditation, and more. Healthy lifestyle choices can and must become a norm for positive aging.

scholarly journals Thyroid Autoimmune Disease—Impact on Sexual Function in Young Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 369
Author(s):  
Ana-Maria Cristina Bortun ◽  
Viviana Ivan ◽  
Dan-Bogdan Navolan ◽  
Liana Dehelean ◽  
Andreea Borlea ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Thyroid Disease ◽  
Autoimmune Thyroid Disease ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Autoimmune Thyroid ◽  
Psychometric Scales

The important prevalence of autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) in the general population was the main motivation for conducting the present study. The present paper aims to estimate the possible comorbidities related to female sexual dysfunction (FSD) and depression related to AITD. The study group consisted of 320 patients: 250 cases known with untreated AITD, divided into subgroups (euthyroid subgroup, subclinical hypothyroidism subgroup and clinical hypothyroidism subgroup); respectively 70 healthy females in the control group. Patients underwent thyroid evaluation, ovarian evaluation and laboratory assays. At the time of the diagnosis of autoimmune thyroid disease, psychometric scales were filled in by the patients: the Female Sexual Function Index 6 (FSFI-6) and the Beck’s Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II). It was observed that healthy patients had significantly higher FSFI scores than patients with AITD (28 vs. 27; p = 0.006). In the AITD group, the risk of FSD increases with the severity of thyroid disease. The most affected areas were: sexual desire (p < 0.001), lubrication (p = 0.001) and orgasm (p = 0.008), followed by excitability and sexual satisfaction. The severity of hypothyroidism influences the degree of decrease in libido, central and peripheral excitability. Sexual satisfaction and orgasm were less influenced. The field related to pain seems uninfluenced by the presence of thyroid disease. The concomitant presence of depression and the value of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) are risk factors in the development of FSD. Higher TSH value and BDI-II score increase the risk of female sexual dysfunction by 1.083 and 1.295 times, respectively. Our findings are significant and promising; they may help professionals dealing with sexual and reproductive health. Despite the importance of female sexual dysfunction and its prevalence, clinicians and patients often ignore it. In fact, only a small percentage of patients consult their doctors about sexual health, and their doctors do not often ask them questions related to this aspect.

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