scholarly journals Menopausal Transition and Its Association With the Sexual Quality of Life of Male Partners

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
HUSEINI ALIDU ◽  
Arnold Togiwe Luuse ◽  
Albert Abaka-Yawson ◽  
Precious Kwablah Kwadzokpui ◽  
Nii Korley Kortei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Menopausal Status ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Menopausal Transition ◽  
Male Partners ◽  
Sexual Quality Of Life ◽  
The Impact

Abstract BackgroundSexual function in women is reported to decline with age. Menopausal transition is very important as the sexual function of women usually takes a down turn. Menopause has been associated with psychogenic factors such as anxiety, depression and stress. The decline in sexual function coupled with these psychogenic factors could trigger events that could lead to a poor sexual quality of life. The impact on the sexual function of women coupled with the onset of these psychogenic problems during menopause could affect the way women respond to sexual advances from their spouses and this could eventually compromise the sexual quality of life of their spouses.MethodsThe study recruited 96 postmenopausal and 20 premenopausal participants. These women had to be in a heterosexual relationship for at least 2 years. The male partners were followed up at their homes and interviewed to obtain data on their sexual quality of life.ResultsMenopausal women showed a decrease in domains of sexual function but their overall sexual function and their sexual quality of life was not affected. The sexual function of the postmenopausal women did not affect the quality of life of the male partner, nor did it affect the sexual quality of life of the partners in synergy with their menopausal status. However, menopausal status had a significant effect on the sexual quality of life of the male partners. Factors not directly linked to the sexual function of postmenopausal women but directly linked to events around their menopausal status was significantly involved in lowering the sexual quality of life of their male partners. Participant’s occupational and exercise habits were significantly associated with their menopausal status. Engagements in regular exercise amongst postmenopausal women could improve their general wellbeing. This could improve their self confidence and willingness to engage in sexual activity thereby contributing to salvaging the sexual quality of life of their male partners.ConclusionMenopausal status had an effect on the sexual quality of life of the male partners. Factors not directly linked to the sexual function of postmenopausal women but directly linked to events around their menopausal status was significantly involved in lowering the sexual quality of life of their male partners.

scholarly journals Factors influencing sexual function in women with genital prolapse

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Maxime Marcelli ◽  
Gilles Karsenty ◽  
Jean-Philippe Estrade ◽  
Aubert Agostini ◽  
Ludovic Cravello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Abdominal Surgery ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Genital Prolapse ◽  
Pelvic Organ ◽  
Sexual Quality Of Life ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Impact

<em>Background</em>. To evaluate the impact of the different types of genital prolapse and associated factors, on sexual quality of life in women presenting a genital prolapse. <em>Design and methods.</em> Forty-four women were included in this prospective observational study. We collected clinical data. Genital prolapse was quantified according to the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification scale (POP-Q). Sexual function was evaluated using a validated questionnaire (PISQ-12). Statistical analysis between POP-Q stages, clinical characteristics and PISQ-12 scores was undertaken. <em>Results</em>. A history of abdominal surgery significantly decreases the sexual quality of life (P=0.03). PISQ-12 scores were poorly affected by the type and the severity of genital prolapse. <em>Conclusions</em>. The only factor influencing sexual quality of life was a history of previous abdominal surgery. The type and severity of genital prolapse did not influence sexual function. These results must be confirmed further studies with a higher sample size.

scholarly journals Sexual quality of life and sexual self-efficacy among women during reproductive-menopausal transition stages and postmenopause: a comparative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hedyeh Riazi ◽  
Fatemeh Madankan ◽  
Seyed Ali Azin ◽  
Maliheh Nasiri ◽  
Ali Montazeri
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Menopausal Transition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexual Quality Of Life ◽  
Transition Stages

AbstractSexual self-efficacy is essential for appropriate and desirable sexual function and sexual quality of life. This study aimed to compare sexual quality of life and sexual self-efficacy among women during reproductive-menopausal transition stages and postmenopause. This was a cross-sectional study of a sample of Iranian women. The sexual quality of life-female (SQOL-F) scale was used to measure sexual quality of life (SQOL) and sexual self-efficacy (SSE) was measured using the sexual self-efficacy questionnaire (SSEQ). Data were compared between the study groups using multiple linear regression. In all 340 women (170 in reproductive-menopausal transition stages and 170 postmenopause) were studied. The mean ages of reproductive-menopausal transition stages and postmenopausal women was 30.8 ± 6.55 and 56.3 ± 3.54 respectively (P < 0.001). Sexual self-efficacy and sexual quality of life were found to be significantly higher in reproductive-menopausal transition stages compared with postmenopause women (P < 0.001 and P = 0.017 respectively). Sexual and relationship satisfaction and sexual repression subscales differed significantly between the two groups (P = 0.001 and P < 0.001 respectively). Higher sexual self-efficacy contributed to higher sexual quality of life (P < 0.0001). Reproductive-menopausal transition stages women appear to enjoy higher levels of sexual self-efficacy and sexual quality of life. Given the importance of sexual quality of life, it is recommended to pay greater attention to sexual self-efficacy among postmenopausal women in order to improve sexual quality of life in this population.

scholarly journals Quality of Life following Chemoradiotherapy for Localized Muscle Invasive Bladder Carcinoma: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Ben-Max De Ruiter ◽  
Abel N. Keijzer ◽  
Maarten C.C.M. Hulshof ◽  
Adriaan D. Bins ◽  
Theo M. de Reijke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Bladder Carcinoma ◽  
Bowel Function ◽  
Definitive Treatment ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Muscle Invasive ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND: Health related Quality of Life (HRQoL) is an important factor regarding treatment for localized Muscle Invasive Bladder Carcinoma (MIBC), as it may affect choice of treatment. The impact of chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for MIBC on HRQoL has not yet been well-established. OBJECTIVE: To systematically evaluate evidence regarding HRQoL as assessed by validated questionnaires after definitive treatment with CRT for localized MIBC. METHODS: We performed a critical review of PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library in October 2020. Two reviewers independently screened articles for eligibility and assessed the methodological quality of the included articles using Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools. A narrative synthesis was undertaken. RESULTS: Of 579 articles identified, 11 studies were eligible for inclusion, including three RCTs and 8 non-randomized studies, reporting on HRQoL data for 606 CRT patients. Global health declined at End of treatment (EoT), and recovered 3 months following treatment. Physical function declined from baseline at EoT and recovered between 3 and 24 months and was maintained at 5 years follow up. CRT had little effect on social and emotional function in the short-term, but HRQoL results in the long-term were lower compared to the general population. Urinary function declined from baseline at EoT, but returned to baseline at 6 months following CRT. After initial decline in bowel function, a complete return to baseline occurred 4 years following treatment. The majority of studies assessing sexual function showed no to little effect on sexual function. CONCLUSIONS: HRQoL recovers to baseline within 3 months to 2 years in almost all domains. The amount of available evidence regarding HRQoL following CRT for MIBC is limited and the quality of evidence is low.

The impact of sexual dysfunction on the quality of life measured by MSQoL-54 in patients with multiple sclerosis

2008 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 1131-1136 ◽  
Author(s):  
DK Tepavcevic ◽  
J Kostic ◽  
ID Basuroski ◽  
N Stojsavljevic ◽  
T Pekmezovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Health Distress ◽  
Pain Subscale ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Vaginal Lubrication ◽  
The Impact

Objective Sexual dysfunction (SD) is a common but often overlooked symptom in multiple sclerosis (MS). The aim of this study was to estimate the frequency, type, and intensity of SD in our patients with MS and to investigate its influence on all the domains of quality of life. Methods The study population comprised a cohort of 109 patients with MS (McDonald's criteria, 2001). SD was quantified by a Szasz sexual functioning scale. Health-related quality of life was measured by a disease-specific instrument MSQoL-54 (Serbian version). Results The presence of at least one symptom of SD was found in about 84% of the men and in 85% of the women. The main complaints in women were reduced libido, difficulties in achieving orgasm, and decreased vaginal lubrication; in men, the main complaints were reduced libido, incomplete erections, and premature ejaculation. In women, statistically significant negative correlations between the presence and level of SD and quality of life domains were reached for all subscales ( P < 0.01), except for the Pain subscale ( P = 0.112). In men, negative correlations were also observed for all domains, but they were statistically significant for physical health, physical role limitations, social function, health distress, sexual function, and sexual function satisfaction ( P < 0.01). We found that the presence of all the analyzed types of sexual problems statistically significantly lowered scores on the sexual function and the sexual function satisfaction subscales in both men and women ( P < 0.01). The most prominent impact on both domains was observed for the total loss of erection in men and for anorgasmia in women. Conclusions Our results reveal that frequent occurrence of SD in MS patients prominently affects all aspects of their quality of life.

Quality of life of Brazilian women with urinary incontinence and the impact on their sexual function

2016 ◽  
Vol 201 ◽  
pp. 56-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara A.L. Karbage ◽  
Zélia M.S.A. Santos ◽  
Mirna A. Frota ◽  
Heber J. de Moura ◽  
Camila T.M. Vasconcelos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
The Impact

The impact of vaginal dilator use on vaginal stenosis and sexual quality of life in women treated with adjuvant radiotherapy for endometrial cancer

2019 ◽  
Vol 195 (10) ◽  
pp. 902-912 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sati Akbaba ◽  
Jan T. Oelmann-Avendano ◽  
David Krug ◽  
Nathalie Arians ◽  
Tilman Bostel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Endometrial Cancer ◽  
Adjuvant Radiotherapy ◽  
Sexual Quality Of Life ◽  
Vaginal Stenosis ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals P759 Correlation of quality-of-life components with sexual function scores and disease duration in patients with inflammatory bowel disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S605-S605
Author(s):  
V Domislović ◽  
M Brinar ◽  
L Vujičić ◽  
M Novosel ◽  
D Grgić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Erectile Function ◽  
Disease Duration ◽  
Function Score ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) has a negative impact on quality of life (QOL), and sexuality is one of its major determinants. The impact of disease characteristics on sexuality and intimacy is one of the main concerns of IBD patients. Despite the obvious relevance of this problem, knowledge of the extent and the determinants of sexual dysfunction in persons with IBD is limited. The main goal of the study was to determine the correlation of quality of life (QOL) and it’s components in patients with IBD, and to investigate the impact of disease duration on QOL components. Methods In this cross-sectional study patients fulfilled anonymous validated questionnaire on their sexual function. In International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) for males, five domains were evaluated through questions on erectile function, orgasmic function, sexual desire, intercourse satisfaction and overall satisfaction. In women were six domains assessed, desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasmic function, satisfaction and pain. For both scores, higher scores indicated a better function. Patients also fulfilled IBDQ-32, a validated questionnaire for assessing quality of life in IBD patients that consists of four main components (social, emotional, systemic and bowel function). Results In this study we have enrolled 202 patients who fulfilled the questionnaire (133 CD, 69 UC). Among them 122 were men and 80 women. Average age of included patients was 39.2 ± 11.02. Prevalence of SD in women was 70% (n = 60) and 18% (n = 22) in males. Female patients with sexual dysfunction had lower emotional and social QOL (p = 0.035 and p = 0.03, respectively). Total male IIEF sexual function score correlated significantly with all of the components of IBDQ; emotional (rho=0.36, p &lt; 0.001) systemic (rho=0.24, p = 0.006), social (rho=0.28, p = 0.002), bowel (rho=0.27, p = 0.002) and with total IBDQ (rho=0.36, p &lt; 0.001). Regarding erectile function score, there was also correlation with all of the components of IBDQ. Total female sexual function FSFI score correlated significantly only with systemic component of IBDQ (rho=0.25, p = 0.02). Interestingly, in male patients disease duration correlate negatively with emotional and social component of IBDQ (rho = −0.21, p = 0.02 and rho=-023, p = 0.01, respectively), which was not the case in female patients. Conclusion The results show correlation of sexual function score with components of QOL, which were more correlated in male patients. Our results suggest that longer disease duration might have positive impact on emotional and social life in male patients, which could be connected with achieving disease control and accepting the disease. It is important to provide proper psychological support, medical treatment and educational information.

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