scholarly journals Differences of Sexual Function: A Study in Two Menopause Groups

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Luh Ari Arini
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Reproductive Cycle ◽  
Reproductive Organs ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Sex Steroid Hormone ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Vaginal Lubrication ◽  
Conceptual Study

Menopause is a period where the reproductive cycle has stopped in women and is characterized by a permanent menstrual cessation, due to a decrease in the function of reproductive organs such as the ovaries as a sex steroid hormone (estrogen and progesterone) which plays an important role in the reproductive cycle. The decrease in hormones during menopause causes problems in sexual function such as decreased interest in sexual relations due to vaginal lubrication problems, this can be overcome by doing light physical exercise. Light exercise or physical activity when entering menopause is known to have a positive effect on the quality of life of menopause, including on sexual function. The purpose of this study was to determine differences in sexual function between menopausal women who exercise or do physical activity and who do not exercise. This research method is a conceptual study or literature study from previous research relating to exercise and sexual function at menopause. The results of the study showed that menopausal women who routinely exercise or physical activity, their sexual function is better than those that are not, it is known that menopausal women feel very satisfied with their sexual lives and have no problems during intercourse with their partners. Menopausal women have to exercise regularly, besides consuming healthy foods with balanced nutrition, because the more frequent and regular exercise, the sexual life of menoapause women will be much better.

scholarly journals Influential Factors on Sexual Function in Infertile Women with Endometriosis: A Path Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
samaneh youseflu ◽  
Shahideh Jahanian Sadatmahalleh ◽  
Mahnaz Bahri Khomami ◽  
Malihe Nasiri
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Pelvic Pain ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Abstract Background: Endometriosis have a negative influence on women’s sexual life. The aim of the current study was to test a conceptual model considering the interrelated role of anxiety, depression, sleep quality, physical activity, BMI, stage of endometriosis, the intensity of dyspareunia and pelvic pain on sexual function (SF) in infertile women with endometriosis. Also test the mediating role of sleep quality, anxiety, and depression.Method: In the present cross-sectional study, 220 infertile women with a laparoscopically confirmed endometriosis were recruited. Data were collected using a socio-demographic checklist, Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Results: We found that anxiety, depression, sleep quality, BMI, level of education, stage of endometriosis, and dyspareunia have a direct effect on women’s SF. In our study, sleep quality, anxiety, pelvic pain, and depression were the four major mediators that the higher scores lead to a decrease in the SF of endometriosis patients. The intensity of pelvic pain with an effect on sleep quality (SQ) and dyspareunia change women’s SF. The lower level of physical activity, and higher BMI with indirect effect thorough anxiety, and SQ can worsen SF. Also, a higher level of anxiety leads to poor SQ and depression. Anxiety with both direct and indirect effect impress women’s SF.Conclusion: It seems that the main risk factors for sexual dysfunction in women with endometriosis are higher rates of anxiety, depression, poor sleep quality, pelvic pain, and dyspareunia. In the care of women with endometriosis, not only laparoscopy and medical treatment should be performed but also psychotherapeutic and psychosexual help should be offered.

scholarly journals The Comparison of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Mental Health between Early Menopausal Women and Age-Matched General Middle-Aged Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (14) ◽  
pp. 7256
Author(s):  
Ji-Su Kim ◽  
Ju-Pil Choe ◽  
Jeong-Hui Park ◽  
Eunhye Yoo ◽  
Jung-Min Lee
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
General Group ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Global Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Causes Of Mortality

The current study is to examine the differences in physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior (SB), and mental health (i.e., stress, depression, and suicidal behaviors) between early menopausal women and age-matched general middle-aged women. Among 1348 participants in South Korea, 674 participants who experienced menopause before the age of 45 were defined as the early menopausal group, and 674 women who experienced menopause from 45 years to 55 years were classified as the general group by matching age based on early menopausal women. PA, SB, and mental health were evaluated by using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). An independent t-test was used to compare the associations of PA, SB, and mental health between the two groups. To demonstrate the predictors of early menopause, variables in the study were analyzed by multinomial logistic regression. The main findings were that moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) and light PA (LPA) had significant differences between the two groups, but SB had no significant differences. In mental health, only perceived stress had significant differences in this study. The moderate level of stress in the early menopausal group was twice as high as that of the general group, and the severe level of stress was even 2.6 times higher than the general group. PA plays an essential role in mitigating the causes of mortality and the risk of various chronic diseases and improving quality of life; thus, the main findings of this study could be important to provide insights on the corresponding impact between early menopausal women and PA to encourage their healthy lifestyle. Further longitudinal studies are needed to examine the mechanisms underlying the effects of PA, SB, and mental health on early menopausal women.

Initial experience in the treatment of Peyronie’s disease using testicular vaginal tunica graft

2021 ◽  
pp. 205141582110166
Author(s):  
Rico Luis ◽  
Villasante Nicolás ◽  
Blas Leandro ◽  
Bonnano Nicolás ◽  
Ameri Carlos
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Tunica Albuginea ◽  
Peyronie’S Disease ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Penile Curvature ◽  
Initial Experience ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Paired Samples ◽  
Peyronie's Disease

Background: Peyronie’s disease (PD) is a progressive disorder of the connective tissue of the tunica albuginea of the penis that produces an abnormal curvature, painful erections and different degrees of erectile dysfunction (ED). The aim of this study is to evaluate our initial experience in the surgical treatment of PD using an autologous graft of testicular vaginal tunica. Materials and methods: A retrospective study of 23 patients was carried out between 2015 and 2019. The successful surgical stretching rate was defined as a functional 20 degrees of curvature or less. Postoperative sexual function and complications rate were evaluated as secondary objectives. We used the abbreviated IIEF-5 questionnaire and evaluated the sexual function before and after the surgical procedure. Wilcoxon signed-rank test for paired samples (U test) was used, considering a value of p<0.05 to be statistically significant. Results: Only one patient presented a recurrence of the penile curvature, resulting in a 95.6% success rate of functional stretching. We observed a 1.6 and 0.9 difference between pre- and postoperative total score and satisfaction ( p = 0.002 and p = 0.003 respectively) Conclusion: In this series, the use of testicular vaginal tunic was found to be safe and effective with a significant change in the quality of sexual life, especially reflected in the overall satisfaction after the procedure and a low rate of complications. Level of evidence: Not applicable for this multicentre audit.

Physical Activity, Diet, and Incident Urinary Incontinence in Postmenopausal Women: Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott R Bauer ◽  
Stacey A Kenfield ◽  
Mathew Sorensen ◽  
Leslee L Subak ◽  
Suzanne Phelan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Weight Change ◽  
Protein Intake ◽  
Macronutrient Intake ◽  
Health Initiative ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Baseline Weight ◽  
Post Menopausal

Abstract Background Physical activity and macronutrient intake, important contributors to energy balance, may be independently associated with female urinary incontinence (UI). Methods We evaluated the association of baseline self-reported physical activity and macronutrient intake, via food-frequency questionnaire, with incident UI subtypes after 3 years among 19,741 post-menopausal women in the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study. Odds ratios (OR) for incident urgency, stress, and mixed UI were calculated using multivariable logistic regression. Results Women who reported total physical activity (MET-hours/week) ≥30 vs &lt;0.1 were 16% less likely to develop urgency UI (OR=0.84; 95% CI 0.70, 1.00) and 34% less likely for mixed UI (OR=0.66; 0.46, 0.95), although linear trends were no longer statistically significant after adjusting for baseline weight and weight change (P-trend=0.15 and 0.16, respectively). The association between physical activity and incident stress UI was less consistent. Higher uncalibrated protein intake was associated with increased odds of incident urgency UI (≥19.4% versus &lt;14.1% of energy intake OR=1.14; 95% CI 0.99, 1.30; P-trend=0.02), while confidence intervals were wide and included 1.0 for calibrated protein intake. Other macronutrients were not associated with urgency UI and macronutrient intake was not associated with incident stress or mixed UI (P-trend&gt;0.05 for all). Conclusions Among post-menopausal women, higher physical activity was associated with lower risk of incident urgency and mixed UI, but not stress UI, independent of baseline weight and weight change. Higher protein intake was associated with increase urgency UI, but no associations were observed between other macronutrient and UI subtypes.

scholarly journals Physical Activity Level of Post-menopausal Women with Low Bone Mineral Density

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (05) ◽  
pp. 225-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glauber Dallanezi ◽  
Beatriz Freire ◽  
Eliana Nahás ◽  
Jorge Nahás-Neto ◽  
José Corrente ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Low Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Post Menopausal

Physical activity and osteoporosis in post-menopausal women

1984 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 44???50 ◽  
Author(s):  
NANCY OYSTER ◽  
MAX MORTON ◽  
SHERI LINNELL
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Post Menopausal

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.

scholarly journals PENGARUH SINDROMA DEPRESI TERHADAP DISFUNGSI EREKSI

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andre Hutagalung ◽  
Christoffel Elim ◽  
Herdy Munayang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Social Process ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Sexual Stimulus ◽  
Physical Diseases

Abstract: Normal sexual function is a bio-psycho-social process which is significantly related to the quality of life (QOL). Any disturbance in one of the components can be a disaster in sexual life.  Erectile dysfunction is a disability to get an erection or to maintain the erection well enough for a sexual intercourse, which persists or recurs at least three months conse-cutively due to either psychogenic or organic disturbances, or both. Some psychogenic dis-turbances especially depression, anxiety, and relational distress, play some important roles in ED. Besides that, aging, low testoteron level, physical diseases, and some certain medicines have to be included. Key words: erection, erectile dysfunction, sexual stimulus, depression.     Abstract: Fungsi seksual yang normal merupakan suatu proses biopsikososial yang berkaitan langsung dengan kualitas hidup. Adanya gangguan pada salah satu komponen dapat menjadi malapetaka bagi kehidupan seksual. Disfungsi ereksi dapat dedefinisikan sebagai suatu keti-dakmampuan untuk ereksi atau mempertahankan ereksi yang cukup untuk melakukan hu-bungan seksual yang memuaskan, yang menetap atau berulang paling tidak selama tiga bulan berturut-turut. Gangguan psikogenik khususnya sindroma depresi, ankietas, dan distres relasional berperan penting dalam hal terjadinya disfungsi ereksi. Disamping itu usia lanjut, rendahnya kadar testoteron, penyakit fisik, dan beberapa jenis obat perlu diperhitungkan. Kata kunci: fisiologi ereksi, disfungsi ereksi, stimulus seksual, depresi.

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