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.

Female sexual dysfunction and associated co-morbidities: a cross sectional study with Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) in a tertiary care hospital of Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Shamsul Ahsan ◽  
Shahjada Selim ◽  
Srijony Ahmed ◽  
Rubaiya Ali ◽  
Hosnea Ara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Sexual Function Index ◽  
Sexual Dysfunctions ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Function Index

Talks regarding sexual problems are not encouraging in Bangladesh and sufferers are in grave situation as they are not sure regarding whom to approach and how to start. It was aimed to see the presenting patterns of female sexual dysfunctions (FSD) and co-morbidities among the patients attending at different outpatient departments (OPD) at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among 173 female patients attending at gynecology, endocrinology and psychiatry OPD, BSMMU. Sample was taken by convenient sampling within the period of October 2015 to December 2016. Data were collected through face-to-face interview with Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire. The results showed that, most (95.95%) of the patients were in the reproductive age group. Majority of the patients (32.95%) were in 26-30 years age group and 24.85% were in 18-25 years age group. Majority (77.5%) belonged to home maker occupational class where 12.7% was service-holder. Fifty six percent of the respondents were found to have sexual dysfunctions and 38.15% patients had endocrinological co-morbidities, 37.57% had gynecological co- morbidities and 33.53% had psychiatric co-morbidities. Positive openness in sexual health is required for the betterment of both treatment and diagnosis of sexual disorders. Specialized service center focusing the different groups is needed to deal with sexual health in a developing country like Bangladesh. Bang J Psychiatry December 2016; 30(2): 27-31

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.

Συσχέτιση της σεξουαλικής δυσλειτουργίας με τη λειτουργικότητα της αριστερής και της δεξιάς κοιλίας του μυοκαρδίου σε ασθενείς με καρδιακή ανεπάρκεια

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Κωνσταντίνος Κουτσαμπασόπουλος
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Erectile Function ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Sexual Function Index ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Function Index

Εισαγωγή: Σημαντικός αριθμός ασθενών με καρδιακή ανεπάρκεια θεωρεί σημαντικό κομμάτι της ζωής του τη σεξουαλική δυσλειτουργία, η οποία επηρεάζει την ποιότητα ζωής του. Το πρόβλημα της σεξουαλικής δυσλειτουργίας μπορεί να αφορά τόσο τους άνδρες, όσο και τις γυναίκες και είναι ιδιαίτερα συχνό στους ασθενείς με καρδιακή ανεπάρκεια. Σκοπός: Ο κύριος σκοπός της παρούσας διδακτορικής διατριβής είναι η συσχέτιση της σεξουαλικής δυσλειτουργίας με τη λειτουργικότητα (συστολική και διαστολική) της αριστερής και της δεξιάς κοιλίας του μυοκαρδίου σε ασθενείς με καρδιακή ανεπάρκεια. Μεθοδολογία: Σχεδιάστηκε και πραγματοποιήθηκε μια συγχρονική μελέτη (cross sectional study) για να εκτιμήσει τη συσχέτιση της σεξουαλικής δραστηριότητας με τη λειτουργικότητα της αριστερής και της δεξιάς κοιλίας του μυοκαρδίου σε ασθενείς με καρδιακή ανεπάρκεια. Η εκτίμηση της Σεξουαλικής Λειτουργικότητας στις Γυναίκες έγινε με το Δείκτη Σεξουαλικής Λειτουργικότητας στις Γυναίκες - Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) και στους Άνδρες με το Διεθνή Δείκτη Στυτικής Λειτουργικότητας - International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF). Για την εκτίμηση της συστολικής και διαστολικής λειτουργίας της αριστερής και δεξιάς κοιλίας του μυοκαρδίου πραγματοποιήθηκε υπερηχοκαρδιογραφική μελέτη, σύμφωνα με τις τρέχουσες κατευθυντήριες οδηγίες. Αποτελέσματα: Συμμετείχαν 306 ασθενείς (201 άνδρες και 105 γυναίκες). Η σεξουαλική λειτουργία είναι επηρεασμένη στη μεγάλη πλειοψηφία των ασθενών με καρδιακή ανεπάρκεια (75,8%) και των δύο φύλων, με τις γυναίκες μάλιστα να εμφανίζουν πιο συχνά σεξουαλική δυσλειτουργία σε σχέση με τους άνδρες (91,4% έναντι 67,7%, p<0,001). Το κλάσμα εξώθησης της αριστερής κοιλίας εμφάνισε θετική συσχέτιση με το Δείκτη Στυτικής Λειτουργικότητας (IIEF) και επομένως με τη στυτική λειτουργία (r 0,140, p=0,047). Επιπλέον, η σταθμισμένη για την ηλικία πιθανότητα για στυτική δυσλειτουργία και γυναικεία σεξουαλική δυσλειτουργία, είναι υψηλότερη στους ασθενείς με καρδιακή ανεπάρκεια και ελαττωμένο κλάσμα εξώθησης συγκριτικά με τους ασθενείς με καρδιακή ανεπάρκεια και διατηρημένο κλάσμα εξώθησης και στους ασθενείς με καρδιακή ανεπάρκεια και ήπια επηρεασμένη τη συστολική λειτουργία συγκριτικά με τους ασθενείς με καρδιακή ανεπάρκεια και διατηρημένο κλάσμα εξώθησης (p<0,001). Η εκτίμηση της διαστολικής λειτουργίας της αριστερής κοιλίας με τη χρήση παλμικού και ιστικού Doppler, αποκάλυψε την παρουσία αρνητικής συσχέτισης ανάμεσα στο Δείκτη Στυτικής Λειτουργικότητας (IIEF) και στους λόγους E/e’ διαφραγματικά και πλάγια (r= -0,150 p=0,035 και r= -0,141 p=0,046, αντίστοιχα). Η συστολική δυσλειτουργία της δεξιάς κοιλίας κυμαινόταν από 24,2 έως 39,1% και της διαστολικής δυσλειτουργίας της δεξιάς κοιλίας 16,1 έως 83,1%. Η συστολική δυσλειτουργία της δεξιάς κοιλίας, όπως αυτή αξιολογήθηκε με τους δείκτες TAPSE, TAPSE/PASP ratio και διάμετρο της βάσης της δεξιάς κοιλίας συσχετίστηκε με χαμηλότερο Δείκτη Στυτικής Λειτουργικότητας (IIEF) (p=0,031, p=0,009 και p<0,001, αντίστοιχα). Συμπεράσματα: Το κύριο εύρημα της μελέτης αποτελεί η συσχέτιση της συστολικής λειτουργίας της αριστερής κοιλίας με το Δείκτη Στυτικής Λειτουργικότητας (IIEF) και επομένως με τη στυτική λειτουργία, αλλά όχι με τη γυναικεία σεξουαλική λειτουργία. Ομοίως, η διαστολική λειτουργία της αριστερής κοιλίας βρέθηκε να συσχετίζεται με τη σεξουαλική δυσλειτουργία. Από την άλλη πλευρά, η λειτουργικότητα (συστολική και διαστολική) της δεξιάς κοιλίας βρέθηκε να συσχετίζεται με τη στυτική, αλλά όχι με τη γυναικεία σεξουαλική λειτουργία. Ωστόσο στη μελέτη της δεξιάς κοιλίας, ορισμένοι δείκτες δυσλειτουργίας της δεξιάς κοιλίας συσχετίστηκαν με συγκεκριμένους παράγοντες της γυναικείας σεξουαλικότητας.

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 Female sexual dysfunction in multiple system atrophy: a prospective cohort study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilia Raccagni ◽  
Elisabetta Indelicato ◽  
Victoria Sidoroff ◽  
Martin Daniaux ◽  
Angelika Bader ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Multiple System Atrophy ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Autonomic Failure ◽  
Female Sexual Function Index ◽  
Motor Symptoms ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Function Index

Abstract Purpose The diagnosis of probable multiple system atrophy relies on the presence of severe cardiovascular or urogenital autonomic failure. Erectile dysfunction is required to fulfil the latter criterion in men, whereas no corresponding item is established for women. In this study, we aimed to investigate sexual dysfunction in women with multiple system atrophy. Methods We administered the Female Sexual Function Index questionnaire and interviewed women with multiple system atrophy and age-matched controls regarding the presence of “genital hyposensitivity.” Results We recruited 25 women with multiple system atrophy and 42 controls. Female Sexual Function Index scores in sexually active women with multiple system atrophy were significantly lower (multiple system atrophy = 10; 15.4, 95% CI [10.1, 22.1], controls = 37; 26.1 [24.1, 28.1], p = 0.0004). The lowest scores concerned the domains of desire, arousal and lubrication. Genital hyposensitivity was reported by 56% of the patients with multiple system atrophy and 9% controls (p < 0.0001). Conclusions Sexual dysfunction is highly prevalent in women with multiple system atrophy. Screening for disturbances in specific sexual domains should be implemented in the clinical evaluation of women with suggestive motor symptoms.

scholarly journals Does Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction Differ Among the Most Common Causes of Infertility? A Cross-Sectional Study

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahnaz Ashrafi ◽  
Nadia Jahangiri ◽  
Shahideh Jahanian Sadatmahalleh ◽  
Negin Mirzaei ◽  
Naiiere Gharagozloo Hesari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Male Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
Fertile Women

Abstract Background Sexuality as a fundamental component of women’s health, can be affected by infertility. The current study aimed at comparing the prevalence of sexual dysfunction among women with the most common causes of infertility. Methods The current cross-sectional study was conducted on 240 infertile females with infertility due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS, n=80), endometriosis (n=80) and male factor (n=80) at Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine (Tehran, Iran) and 160 fertile women at health care centers, between May 2016 and June 2017. Sexual function was assessed by Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Data were analyzed using SPSS (version 25.00) and differences were regarded statistically significant at p < 0. 05. Results The prevalence of female sexual dysfunction was 98.8% in women with PCOS, 100.0% in those with endometriosis, and 80.0% in those with male factor infertility. Overall, 36.2% of the enrolled fertile women were suffering from sexual dysfunction. Conclusions There was an association between the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction or individual domain scores of the FSFI, and infertility etiologies. Therefore, infertility care providers are required to take this into consideration and develop preventive strategies in this regard.

Female sexual dysfunction across the three pregnancy trimesters: an Egyptian study

Sexual Health ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samy Hanafy ◽  
Neveen E. Srour ◽  
Taymour Mostafa
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Female Sexual Function Index ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Second Trimester ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
The Third ◽  
Function Index

Background Pregnancy is a special period in the life of women characterised by physical, hormonal and psychological changes that, in conjugation with social and cultural influences, could affect women’s sexuality as well as couples’ sexual relationships. This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate female sexual dysfunction (FSD) among the three pregnancy trimesters. Methods: A total of 300 healthy heterosexual pregnant Egyptian women with stable marital relationships were included. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire was used as a standard method for measuring female sexual function in each pregnancy trimester. Results: There was no significant relationship between FSD and women’s education, work, gravidity and parity. The incidence of FSD demonstrated significant alterations throughout pregnancy, being 68% in the first trimester, decreasing in the second trimester to 51% and increasing to 72% in the third trimester. Sexual desire decreased in the first trimester, was variable in the second trimester and decreased at the end of the third trimester (3.5 ± 1.2, 3.7 ± 1.2 and 3.4 ± 1.1 respectively). Sexual satisfaction declined significantly in the first trimester compared with the second and the third trimesters (4.2 ± 1.1, 4.8 ± 0.8 and 4.6 ± 1.0 respectively). Scores for the arousal, lubrication and orgasm domains were significantly decreased in the third trimester, where pain was increased in the second trimester compared with the first and third trimesters. Conclusion: Female sexual function is affected during pregnancy, with a significant change in all Female Sexual Function Index domains, especially in the first and third trimesters.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Obesity Influence in the Sexual Function of Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (11) ◽  
pp. 660-667 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo Maximiliano Dutra da Silva ◽  
Sônia Maria Rolim Rosa Lima ◽  
Benedito Fabiano dos Reis ◽  
Carolina Furtado Macruz ◽  
Sóstenes Postigo
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Text Revision ◽  
Group 2

Abstract Objective The incidence of obesity, which is a chronic condition, has increased in recent years. The association between obesity and female sexual dysfunction remains unclear, particularly in postmenopausal women. In the present study, we evaluated whether obesity is a risk factor for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Methods This is a cross-sectional study that analyzed data from interviews of postmenopausal women at the Climacteric Outpatient Clinic from 2015 to 2018. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 221 women aged between 40 and 65 years old were selected and invited to participate in the study. Obesity was diagnosed according to body mass index (BMI). The participants were grouped into the following BMI categories: group 1, 18.5–24.9 kg/m2 (normal); group 2, 25.0–29.9 kg/m2 (overweight); and group 3, ≥30.0 kg/m2 (obese). Sexual function was assessed using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire. Cutoff points of ≥23 and ≥26.5 were adopted to define a diagnosis of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, Text Revision by the American Psychiatric Association (DSM-IV-TR). Results The desire and arousal scores were statistically higher in the normal BMI group than in the obese group (p = 0.028 and p = 0.043, respectively). The satisfaction scores were statistically higher in the normal BMI group than in the overweight and obese groups (p < 0.05). The total FSFI score statistically differed among the BMI categories (p = 0.027). Conclusion In the present study, obese and overweight postmenopausal women had higher total scores than women with normal BMI. Our results show that obese and overweight postmenopausal women had a higher index of dysfunction in desire and arousal and lower sexual satisfaction than normal-weight women.

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