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.

scholarly journals Sexual Function Alteration in First Trimester of Pregnancy Among *** Women

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hoang Dao Nhat Linh ◽  
Le Sy Phuc An ◽  
Le Minh Tam ◽  
Nguyen Vu Quoc Huy
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Sexual Function Index ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Function Index

Abstract Introduction: A healthy sexual life would contribute to a lasting intimate couple relationship; pregnant women were susceptible to physical, psychological and social changes leading to sexual alterations and dysfunction in pregnancy. In ***, despite not being a novel domain, sexuality has not been extensively evaluated due to the influence of Eastern tradition, which creating promotes unsecured feelings of insecurity when talking about sex.Aim: To investigate the female sexual function alteration during the 1st trimester of pregnancy and some related factors among *** women.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study comprising 383 women aged from 18 years old having routine antenatal visits at Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, *** Hospital from April 2016 to March 2017. Data were collected by interviews using is Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire.Main outcome measures: Subjects’ sexual function alteration, using the validated *** version of Female Sexual Function Index.Results: The prevalence of women with female sexual function alteration before pregnancy was 53% and in 1st trimester was 88.8%. The frequency of intercourses during 1st trimester of pregnancy is lower than before pregnancy (p<0.05). The main reasons of no sexual activity during pregnancy were fear of harming the fetus (75.1%) and prefer not to be satisfied in the short-term rather than hurt the baby (73.5%). Factors affected female sexual function were age, time of living-together, age of 1st sexual intercourse, pregnancy planning, obstetrical history, sexual initiative, religion, academic level, and jobs (p<0.05).Conclusions: Sexual function alteration among first trimester pregnant women is a problem which should be considered, and medical staff should provide counseling to them to improve the quality of their sexual life and maintain normal course of pregnancy.

scholarly journals Sexual Function Alteration in First Trimester of Pregnancy Among Vietnamese Women

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hoang Dao Nhat Linh ◽  
Le Sy Phuc An ◽  
Le Minh Tam ◽  
Nguyen Vu Quoc Huy
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Sexual Function Index ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Function Index

Abstract Introduction: A healthy sexual life would contribute to a lasting intimate couple relationship; pregnant women were susceptible to physical, psychological and social changes leading to sexual alterations and dysfunction in pregnancy. In Vietnam, despite not being a novel domain, sexuality has not been extensively evaluated due to the influence of Eastern tradition, which creating promotes unsecured feelings of insecurity when talking about sex.Aim: To investigate the female sexual function alteration during the 1st trimester of pregnancy and some related factors among Vietnamse women.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study comprising 383 women aged from 18 years old having routine antenatal visits at Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital from April 2016 to March 2017. Data were collected by interviews using is Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire.Main outcome measures: Subjects’ sexual function alteration, using the validated Vietnamese version of Female Sexual Function Index.Results: The prevalence of women with female sexual function alteration before pregnancy was 53% and in 1st trimester was 88.8%. The frequency of intercourses during 1st trimester of pregnancy is lower than before pregnancy (p<0.05). The main reasons of no sexual activity during pregnancy were fear of harming the fetus (75.1%) and prefer not to be satisfied in the short-term rather than hurt the baby (73.5%). Factors affected female sexual function were age, time of living-together, age of 1st sexual intercourse, pregnancy planning, obstetrical history, sexual initiative, religion, academic level, and jobs (p<0.05).Conclusions: Sexual function alteration among first trimester pregnant women is a problem which should be considered, and medical staff should provide counseling to them to improve the quality of their sexual life and maintain normal course of pregnancy.

scholarly journals Sexuality and associated risk factors in pregnant women

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (suppl 4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Renata Amorim Lessa Soares ◽  
Cinthia Gondim Pereira Calou ◽  
Samila Gomes Ribeiro ◽  
Priscila de Souza Aquino ◽  
Paulo Cesar de Almeida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Health System ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public

ABSTRACT Objectives: to assess the sexual function of pregnant women and the influence of sociodemographic, obstetric, and behavioral factors on sexual dysfunction. Methods: cross-sectional study conducted with 141 pregnant women attended by the Single Health System and 120 by one private service, totaling 261 participants. A questionnaire containing sociodemographic, obstetric, and behavioral variables was applied, as well as the Female Sexual Function Index instrument, which was used to assess sexual function. Associations between variables and sexual dysfunction were made using the chi-square test, considering a statistically significant result when p < 0.05. Results: among the participants, 32.1% had sexual dysfunction, and the variables “age”, “income” and “type of health service” had an influence on sexual dysfunction. The prevalence of pregnant women was between 21 and 30 years old (p < 0.001), with an income between 1 and 2 minimum wages (p = 0.048) and used the public health system network (p = 0.000). Conclusions: the factors associated with sexual dysfunction are “young pregnant women”, “low income” and “attended in the public health service”.

Prevalence of sexual dysfunction and related factors in Iranian pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azam Mohammadi ◽  
Fatemeh Effati-Daryani ◽  
Somayeh Zarei ◽  
Sakineh Ghasemi Yngyknd ◽  
Elnaz Hemmati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Marital Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Function Score ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Modifying Factors ◽  
Treatment And Prevention

Background: With the global prevalence of COVID-19, general fear has increased along with misinformation and rumors that could affect a pregnant woman's psyche, and her sexual function. Objective: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and related factors in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 205 pregnant women. Data collection tools included a sociodemographic characteristics questionnaire and the FSFI, both of which were completed online. Results: The mean (SD) of the overall score of sexual function was 21.54 (8.37), and 80% of participants suffered from sexual dysfunction. The results of the adjusted general linear model showed that the variables of spouse's age and occupation, place of residence, and marital satisfaction were significantly statistically correlated with sexual function score. In women whose husbands were under 30 years of age compared with those over 35 years of age, in women living in their parents' homes compared to those living in private homes, and in women with high or extremely high marital satisfaction compared to moderate satisfaction, the sexual function score was higher. Conversely, women whose husbands were blue-collar workers had lower sexual function scores than those whose husbands were white-collar workers. Conclusion: It is necessary to consider socio-demographic factors in the treatment and prevention of this sexual function disorders. It is recommended that the appropriate solutions be provided and implemented by the relevant authorities, taking into account the effective modifying factors, in order to further improve this dimension of married life.

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 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.

scholarly journals A new grading system for female sexual dysfunction based on the female sexual function index in Egyptian women: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 835-841
Author(s):  
Sahar A Ismail ◽  
Nagwa E Abdel-Azim ◽  
Medhat A Saleh ◽  
Ahmed A Mohamed ◽  
Ali H Yosef ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Sexual Function Index ◽  
Grading System ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Function Index

Objective: To provide a grading system that accurately reflects the grades of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) severity. Patients and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Assiut University Hospital. It included 500 women who answered the Arabic version of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) after getting their consent. A gradient of FSD severity was created, classifying FSD into five grades: severe, moderate, mild to moderate, mild, and no FSD. Results: According to our grading system, FSD was detected in 339 women (67.8 %); Mild FSD in 20.4%, mild to moderate in 41.6%, moderate in 15.3%, and severe in 22.7%. Mean scores of desire show a linear trend of reduction from 3.8 in mild to 3.36 in mild to moderate to 2.25 in moderate and markedly reduced to 2.1 in severe grade. This difference was highly statistically significant (p= 0.002). The same was reported in arousal, orgasm, and satisfaction domains, while in lubrication and pain domains, the difference was not statistically significant. Conclusion: In this study, our grading system was complementary to the FSFI. Moreover, it seems to be more practical and useful in grading the severity of FSD. Keywords: Female sexual dysfunction; FSFI; grading; sexual function.

The Influence of Male Erectile Function on Female Sexual Function: A Cross-Sectional Study in Chinese Infertile Couples

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongdong Tang ◽  
Qiushuang Wang ◽  
Zonglan Jin ◽  
Chuan Xu ◽  
Hao Geng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Erectile Function ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sexual History ◽  
Special Population ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infertile Couples

Abstract Background Infertility has a negative effect on sexual function in involuntarily childless couples, but the influence of male erectile function on their partner’s sexual function in this special population was unclear. Therefore, we conducted this study to explore the influence of male erectile function on their partner’s sexual function in Chinese infertile couples. Methods This cross-sectional research was conducted at the first affiliated hospital of Anhui Medical University (Hefei, China) between January and December in 2019. 324 consecutive couples with infertility attending the Reproductive Medicine Center and 326 female-age-matched couples without infertility from the Physical Examination Center were enrolled in this study. The sexual function of the female was assessed by sexual history and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), etc. And their partners’ sexual function was assessed by sexual history, International Index of Erectile Function-15 (IIEF-15), self-reported intravaginal ejaculation latency time (IELT), etc. Demographics (age, educational status, smoking, drinking, monthly income, type of infertility, etc.) and status of depression assessed by the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) were also recorded. Results Infertile women have a higher proportion of sexual dysfunction than females without infertility (58.6% vs. 50.3%, χ 2 =4.552, P=0.033). Sexual frequency, depression status and partner’s erectile dysfunction (ED) are independent risk factors for FSD (ED: β =0.909; OR=2.481;95% CI [1.361–4.526]; P = 0.003). Furthermore, the total score of FSFI is positively correlated to the IIEF-15 score of partners ( r =0.347, P <0.001). The majority of six domains of FSFI are also correlated to the five domains of the IIEF-15 ( P <0.05). Conclusions Male’s erectile function is closely related to his partner’s sexual function in Chinese infertile couples. So it is important to assess sexual dysfunction in infertile couples as a whole, and sexual concerns of couples should be assessed and addressed in this special population.

scholarly journals Postpartum female sexual dysfunctions in Hungary: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 108-113
Author(s):  
K. SzÖllŐsi ◽  
L. Szabó
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Feeding Method

AbstractPurposeAlthough the prevalence of sexual dysfunction after delivery is generally considered high, this has not been well examined in Hungary. The aim of our study was to evaluate female sexual function at 3-months postpartum and to investigate some of the possible predictor factors which might influence it.Materials and MethodsWe designed a cross-sectional study using online questionnaires and recruited 253 participants. Risk factors such as infant-feeding method and urinary incontinence were assessed for a potential relationship with sexual dysfunction. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) was used to assess sexual function. We wrote our own questions about potential predictors.Results48.79% of participants reported sexual dysfunction according to total FSFI score (M = 25.16, SD = 7.00). A significant relationship was found between infant-feeding method and sexual dysfunction (P = 0.003). Sexual dysfunction was more common in exclusive-breastfeeding mothers than in mixed or formula-feeding mothers. Women with urinary incontinence had significantly lower total FSFI scores (P = 0.006), and in the arousal (P = 0.033), lubrication (P = 0.022), satisfaction (P = 0.006) and pain (P = 0.032) domains compared to women with no incontinence problem.ConclusionsWomen suffering from urinary incontinence are more likely to have sexual problems, especially a higher risk of dyspareunia and a lower level of sexual interest and wetness. Exclusive breastfeeding has a negative effect on sexual function.

scholarly journals Knowledge and understanding of obstetric danger signs among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at the National Referral Hospital in Thimphu, Bhutan: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saran Tenzin Tamang ◽  
Thinley Dorji ◽  
Sonam Yoezer ◽  
Thinley Phuntsho ◽  
Phurb Dorji
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obstetric Danger Signs ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Obstetric Emergencies ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Abstract Background The third Sustainable Development Goal for 2030 development agenda aims to reduce maternal and newborn deaths. Pregnant women’s understanding of danger signs is an important factor in seeking timely care during emergencies. We assessed knowledge of obstetric danger signs using both recall and understanding of appropriate action required during obstetric emergencies. Methods This was a cross-sectional study among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Bhutan’s largest hospital in Thimphu. Recall was assessed against seven obstetric danger signs outlined in the Mother and Child Health Handbook (7 points). Understanding of danger signs was tested using 13 multiple choice questions (13 points). Knowledge was scored out of 20 points and reported as ‘good’ (≥80%), ‘satisfactory’ (60–79%) and ‘poor’ (< 60%). Correlation between participant characteristics and knowledge score as well as number of danger signs recalled was tested using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Association between knowledge score and participant characteristics was tested using t-tests (and Kruskal-Wallis test) for numeric variables. Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics associated with the level of knowledge ('good’ versus ‘satisfactory’ and ‘poor’ combined) were assessed with odds ratios using a log-binomial regression model. All results with p < 0.05 were considered significant. Results Four hundred and twenty-two women responded to the survey (response rate = 96.0%). Mean (±SD) knowledge score was 12 (±2.5). Twenty women (4.7%) had ‘good’ knowledge, 245 (58.1%) had ‘satisfactory’ knowledge and 157 (37.2%) had ‘poor’ knowledge. The median number of danger signs recalled was 2 (IQR 1, 3) while 68 women (20.3%) could not recall any danger signs. Most women were knowledgeable about pre-labour rupture of membranes (96.0%) while very few women were knowledgeable about spotting during pregnancy (19.9%). Both knowledge score and number of danger signs recalled had significant correlation with the period of gestation. Women with previous surgery on the reproductive tract had higher odds of having ‘good’ level of knowledge. Conclusions Most pregnant women had ‘satisfactory’ knowledge score with poor explicit recall of danger signs. However, women recognized obstetric emergencies and identified the appropriate action warranted.

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