scholarly journals The association between infertility and sexual dysfunction in women with obesity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
ALPARSLAN DENİZ ◽  
Muhammed Okuyucu
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Health Counseling ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
Sociodemographic Data ◽  
Sexual Health Counseling

Background: In this study, sexual function problems in obese infertile women were investigated. Methods: Meeting the inclusion criteria for the study; Included were 150 women obesity without infertility, 150 women obesity with infertility and 150 women normal weight without infertility. The participants were administered a sociodemographic data form, the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and the Beck Depression Inventory following the measurement of body mass index. Results: FSFI scores were observed to be statistifical significantly lower in the group of obesity with infertility than in the other two groups. FSFI scores were measured as (19.6 ± 3.6 vs 21.0 ± 3.7 vs 27.1 ± 4.3) in the group of obesity with infertility, the group of obesity without infertility and the control group, respectively. Conclusion: In our study, sexual dysfunction was found to be statistically significantly higher in women obesity with infertility compared to the control group. Therefore, healthcare professionals in women obesity with infertility; in addition to infertility treatment, sexual health counseling should also be considered.

Investigating the Effect of Stress Management Counseling on the Sexual Function of Infertile Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arezoo Shayan ◽  
Seyedeh Zahra Masoumi ◽  
Batul Khodakarami ◽  
Hasan Ahmadnia ◽  
Fatemeh Dastgerdian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
Behavioral Approach ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
Family Breakdown

Background: Sexual dysfunction is one of the most common causes of family breakdown. In recent years, different approaches have been used to solve this problem. Due to the negative effects of sexual dysfunction in women and its complications. Objective: The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effect of stress management counseling on the sexual function of infertile women referred to Fatemieh Hospital in Hamadan. Methods: The present study was conducted as a randomized two-group clinical trial with two pre-test and post-test stages on 104 eligible women referring to Fatemieh Hospital in Hamadan in 2017-2018. Intervention group subjects received 4 two-hour group counseling sessions with a cognitive-behavioral approach on sexual issues. Data were obtained using two questionnaires of demographic characteristics and Female Sexual Function Index. To analyze the data, SPSS version 21 software and paired t-test, independent t-test and analysis of covariance were used. The level of significance was considered to be less than 0.05. Results: The results of the present study showed that the mean scores in all areas of total sexual function did not differ significantly before the intervention in two groups. However, after stress management counseling, a significant increase was observed in all areas and general sexual function in the intervention group compared to the control group (P <0.05). Conclusion: Stress management counseling in infertile women can play a positive and effective role in improving sexual function. Therefore, the effectiveness of this counseling in promoting sexual function can be confirmed with more confidence.

scholarly journals Sexual Function of Women with Infertility

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (12) ◽  
pp. 771-778 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscilla Salomão ◽  
Paula Navarro ◽  
Adriana Romão ◽  
Maria Lerri ◽  
Lúcia Lara
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Single Women ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
Increased Risk

Objective To assess the sexual function, anxiety, and depression of infertile women relative to a control group. Methods Infertile women (infertile group, IG) of reproductive age were invited to participate in this controlled study. A control group (CG) of women was recruited from the general population of the same city. Sexual function was assessed by the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and anxiety and depression were measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Results A total of 280 women participated in the present study, 140 in the IG and 140 in the CG. The analysis of the FSFI scores showed that 47 women (33.57%) in the IG and 49 women (35%) in the CG had sexual dysfunction (FSFI ≤ 26.55; p = 0.90). Women with anxiety or depression had a greater risk of sexual dysfunction, and sexual dysfunction increased the risk of anxiety and depression. Married women had a lower risk of depression than single women who were living with their partners. Conclusion Infertile women had no increased risk of sexual dysfunction relative to controls. Anxiety and depression increased the risk of sexual dysfunction in the studied population.

scholarly journals Is psychosexual therapy a reliable alternative to bupropion extended-release to promote the sexual function in infertile women? An RCT

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hajar Pasha ◽  
Zahra Basirat ◽  
Mahbobeh Faramarzi ◽  
Farzan Kheirkhah
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Extended Release ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
Sexual Activities ◽  
Sexual Pain ◽  
Group A ◽  
Baseline Values ◽  
The Mean

Background: Various treatment methods are used to deal with sexual problems. Objective: This study was applied to answer the question of whether psychosexual therapy (PST) can be a reliable alternative to bupropion extended-release (BUP ER) to promote sexual function in infertile women. Materials and Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, 105 infertile women with sexual dysfunction were randomly allocated to three groups: PST, BUP ER, and a control group. The PST group participated in a total of eight 2-hr group sessions. In BUP ER group, 150 mg/day Bupropion ER was administered for eight weeks. The control group did not receive any interventions. The female sexual function index (FSFI) and a clinical interview were used to assess their sexual dysfunction. Results: The mean pre-to-post treatment scores of FSFI and its subscales increased significantly in PST and BUP ER groups (except in the subscale of sexual pain) (p = 0.0001, p = 0.0001). The changes in the subjects were not significant in the control group. After adjusting for the baseline values, the results remained significant for the mean FSFI (p = 0.0001), and its subscales between the groups. Compared to the control group, a significant increase was observed in the mean FSFI (p = 0.0001, p = 0.002) and its subscales in the PST group and in the BUP ER group (except in the subscale of sexual pain). Comparison of two intervention methods showed that PST had the better effect on the sexual function improving (p = 0.0001) and its subscales (exempting the subscale of orgasm) than BUP ER. Conclusion: PST can be considered not only a reliable alternative to pharmacotherapy; it also produces better results in terms of improving sexual function in infertile women. Key words: Infertility, Sexual activities, Drug therapy, Psychotherapy, Bupropion.

scholarly journals Comparison of Sexual Function in Infertile Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Endometriosis: A cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Daneshfar ◽  
shahideh Jahanian Sadatmahalleh ◽  
Nadia Jahangiri
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infertile Women

Abstract Introduction: Infertility is one of the issues affecting sexual function (SF). Infertility is also one of the complications of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis. This research seeks to assess and compare SF and the prevalence of sexual dysfunction with PCOS and endometriosis in infertile women. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 630 samples (210 infertile women with endometriosis, 210 infertile women with PCOS, and 210 healthy women of childbearing age as the control group). SF was assessed by the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (One Way ANOVA and logistic regression) were used to analyze the data.Results: The results showed that the mean score of total FSFI in the two groups of PCOS and endometriosis was lower than the control group (P<0.001). In addition, women with higher education (university education) had a significantly higher score of total FSFI. Conclusion: Sexual dysfunction rates are high in infertile women with endometriosis and PCOS, so infertility service providers in infertility centers need to pay attention to this issue.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Psycho-Educational and Cognitive-Behavioral Counseling on Female Sexual Dysfunction

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (06) ◽  
pp. 333-339
Author(s):  
Firoozeh Mirzaee ◽  
Atefeh Ahmadi ◽  
Zahra Zangiabadi ◽  
Moghaddameh Mirzaee
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cutoff Score ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Behavioral Counseling

Abstract Introduction Sexual function is a multidimensional phenomenon that is affected by many biological and psychological factors. Cognitive-behavioral sex therapies are among the most common nonpharmacological approaches to psychosexual problems. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of psychoeducational and cognitive-behavioral counseling on female sexual dysfunction. Methods The present study was a clinical trial with intervention and control groups. The study population consisted of women referring to the general clinic of a governmental hospital in Iran. After completing the demographic questionnaire and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), those who obtained the cutoff score ≤ 28 were contacted and invited to participate in the study. Convenience sampling method was used and 35 subjects were randomly allocated for each group. Eight counseling sessions were held for the intervention group (two/week/1.5 hour). Post-test was taken from both groups after 1 month, and the results were statistically analyzed by PASW Statistics for Windows, Version 18 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Results The total mean scores of FSFI and the subscales of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, and satisfaction were significantly higher in the intervention group than in the control group after the intervention. In addition, postintervention pain mean scores in the intervention group were significantly lower than in the control group (p < 0.05). Conclusion The results of the present study indicate that psychoeducational cognitive-behavioral counseling is effective in improving female sexual function. It is recommended to compare the effects of psychoeducational cognitive-behavioral counseling on sexual dysfunctions of couples and with a larger sample size in future research.

scholarly journals The 6-item Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI-6): factor structure, reliability, and demographic correlates among infertile women in Iran

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saman Maroufizadeh ◽  
Hedyeh Riazi ◽  
Hajar Lotfollahi ◽  
Reza Omani-Samani ◽  
Payam Amini
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Female Sexual Function Index ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
Function Index ◽  
Demographic Correlates

Abstract Background The 6-item Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) is a short form of the original 19-item FSFI that measures sexual function in women. The aim of this study was to examine the factor structure and reliability of the FSFI-6 and to determine the demographic correlates of sexual dysfunction among infertile women in Iran. Results In total, 250 infertile women participated in this study. The mean total FSFI-6 score was 20.71 ± 5.09. Internal consistency of the FSFI-6 was high (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.856). All inter-item correlations and item-total correlations were in acceptable range. The results of confirmatory factor analysis provided support for a unidimensional model of the FSFI-6. Among demographic and infertility variables, higher women’s age, low education, unwanted marriage, short infertility duration, and low frequency of intercourse were associated with sexual dysfunction. Conclusions The FSFI-6 demonstrated sound reliability and validity in this study, supporting its continued use for measuring sexual disfunction among infertile women. Its brevity and comprehensiveness allow a quick assessment both in clinical and research settings.

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 The Female Sexual Function Index: Transculturally Adaptation and Psychometric Validation in Spanish Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 994
Author(s):  
Beatriz Sánchez-Sánchez ◽  
Beatriz Navarro-Brazález ◽  
Beatriz Arranz-Martín ◽  
Óscar Sánchez-Méndez ◽  
Irene de la Rosa-Díaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Female Sexual Function Index ◽  
Psychometric Validation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Function Index ◽  
Spanish Women

Background: The evaluation of sexual function is an important outcome in women who suffer some pelvic floor disorders (PFD). The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) is the most widely used questionnaire to evaluate the sexual health in female population. This study presents the adaptation and psychometric validation of the FSFI for Spanish women with PFD. Methods: The Spanish version of the FSFI was developed through the forward and backward translation process. The psychometric properties of reliability, validity, responsiveness, and feasibility were conducted in Spanish women with PFD who were assigned to the case or control group (with or without sexual dysfunction respectively). Results: A total of 323 Spanish women with PFD were recruited. The cross-cultural adaptation of the Spanish FSFI achieved a good semantic, conceptual, idiomatic, and content equivalence. The test-retest reliability was shown to be high in all of the cases. The convergent validity showed high results in the domain intercorrelations between each domain and total FSFI. The discriminant validity showed statistically significant differences between sexual dysfunction and control groups. The responsiveness was shown to be moderate to good in the dimensions and excellent in the total FSFI. Conclusions: Spanish FSFI can be used as a reliable, valid, responsive, and feasible instrument for assessing sexual function in women.

scholarly journals A Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Panax Ginseng on Menopausal Women’s Sexual Function

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 124-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Ghorbani ◽  
Mojgan Mirghafourvand
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trials ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Placebo Control ◽  
Significant Difference

Objectives: An increase in life expectancy results in the aging population growth. This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and adverse events of ginseng that could be used as a herbal medicine in women with sexual dysfunction. Materials and Methods: The authors of this study searched Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, ProQuest, Google Scholar, and Persian databases without a time limitation until May 2018 and examined all the randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that compared the effect of different types of ginseng on sexual function of menopausal women as compared to the placebo controls. The Cochrane risk of bias tool was used to assess the methodological quality of the included studies. The heterogeneity was determined using the I2 index. In addition, standardized mean difference (SMD) was used instead of mean differences (MD) and a random effect was reported instead of fixed effect in meta-analysis. Results: The eligibility criteria were found in five RCTs. All the included studies were placebo-controlled. Two trials had a parallel design while three studies used a crossover design. Although four trials indicated that ginseng significantly improved sexual function, they didn’t report any treatment effect compared to the placebo group. Based on the results of meta-analysis obtained from five studies including 531 women, there was no statistically significant effect of ginseng on female sexual dysfunction (FSD) compared to the placebo control group (SMD: 0.26; 95% CI: -0.26 to 0.76). Nonetheless, there was a considerable heterogeneity among the studies (I2 = 81%; P < 0.0001). Moreover, all the included studies assessed adverse events, but in three of the RCTs, there was no significant difference between the placebo and ginseng groups. Conclusions: The evidence regarding ginseng as a therapeutic agent for sexual dysfunction is unjustifiable. Rigorous studies seem warranted in this respect.

scholarly journals Sexual dysfunction in people with prodromal or first-episode psychosis

2012 ◽  
Vol 201 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiago Reis Marques ◽  
Shubulade Smith ◽  
Stefania Bonaccorso ◽  
Fiona Gaughran ◽  
Anna Kolliakou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Healthy Volunteers ◽  
Psychotic Disorder ◽  
First Episode Psychosis ◽  
Psychotic Symptoms ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Episode Psychosis ◽  
Significant Difference

BackgroundSexual dysfunction is common in psychotic disorder but it is not clear whether it is intrinsic to the development of the illness or secondary to other factors.AimsTo compare sexual function in people at ultra-high risk (UHR) of a psychotic disorder, patients with first-episode psychosis predominantly taking antipsychotic drugs and healthy volunteers.MethodSexual function was assessed in a UHR group (n = 31), a group with first-episode psychosis (n = 37) and a matched control group of healthy volunteers (n = 56) using the Sexual Function Questionnaire.ResultsThere was a significant effect of group on sexual function (P<0.001). Sexual dysfunction was evident in 50% of the UHR group, 65% of first-episode patients and 21% of controls. Within the UHR group, sexual dysfunction was more marked in those who subsequently developed psychosis than in those who did not. Across all groups the severity of sexual dysfunction was correlated with the severity of psychotic symptoms (P<0.001). Within the first-episode group there was no significant difference in sexual dysfunction between patients taking prolactin-raising v. prolactin-sparing antipsychotics.ConclusionsSexual dysfunction is present prior to onset of psychosis, suggesting it is intrinsic to the development of illness unlikely to be related to the prolactin-raising properties of antipsychotic medication.

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