Sexuality in women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome

2021 ◽  
Vol 86 (3) ◽  
pp. 194-199
Author(s):  
Roman Chmel ◽  
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Marta Nováčková ◽  
Nikoleta Chubanovová ◽  
Zlatko Pastor
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Functional Results ◽  
Objective Evaluation ◽  
Female Sexual Function Index ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Function Index ◽  
Surgical Methods

Summary: Objective: Evaluation of the quality of sexual life of women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome (MRKHS) after neovagina creation using dilation and surgical techniques. Methods: Literature search of articles published in the years 2000–2021 using the databases Web of Science, Google Scholar and PubMed by key words: Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome, neovagina, female sexuality and Female Sexual Function Index. We used a standardized international Female Sexual Function Index and other quantitative and qualitative parameters of sexual satisfaction to assess sexual function and overall satisfaction in women with neovagina. Results: It is possible to develop functional neovagina in women with MRKHS by either conservative or surgical techniques. The choice of the method used depends on the experience and skill of the surgeon, on the technical possibilities and equipment of the department, and on the anatomical predispositions and preferences of the patient. Satisfaction with sexual life also depends on the psychosexual maturity and sexual demands of both partners as well as on regular vaginal rehabilitation and quality of long-term psychological support. The functional results of dilation and surgical methods are comparable according to objective criteria. They only differ in individual aspects which correspond to the overall personality traits as well as to the character and quality of cohabitation. Conclusion: Women with MRKHS are primarily handicapped by coital insufficiency and inability to reproduce naturally. Creating a neovagina technically allows them to realize satisfactory coitus, but in most cases, they are still frustrated by the primary problem of „physical indisposition“ and complicated path to motherhood.

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 Prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction in healthy women in Turkey

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 2623-2633
Author(s):  
Meral Kılıç
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Female Sexual Function Index ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Systematic Evaluation ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Healthy Women ◽  
Function Index

Objectives: This is a cross sectional study conducted in order to determine sexual dysfunction in healthy women and risk factors.Patients and methods: The population of the study consisted of 282 women. The whole of the population, without sample selection, was included in the study. For data, questionnaire and Female Sexual Function Index-FSFI, whose Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted, were used. Student t and chi-square significant tests and logistic regression analysis were used to carry out statistical analysis.Results: It was found that 35.8% of 282 women who participated in the study were in the age range of 30-39 years, 54.6% had high school educational level or above, and 59.6% worked. Prevalence was determined as 53.2% FSFI score < 26 according to Female Sexual Function Index FSFI; 23% of the women had complaints about urinary incontinence UI. According to logistic regression results, it is determined that CFB risk is increased in patients with age and urination problem. It was determined that there was no significant correlation between income, number of children, prceived economic status, dyspareunia, having problem with the partner, experiencing premenstrual syndrome, and SD. Conclusion: In this study, approximately half of healthy women had SD and development of SD was affected based on some descriptive characteristics. As sexual life was considered as a factor increasing life quality, it was thought that it is fairly important to discuss the questioning of problems related to sexual life for systematic evaluation of patients, as well.Keywords: SD, risk factors, prevalence, Turkey.

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 Evaluation of Sexual Function in Breast Cancer Survivors Using Female Sexual Function Index: A Systematic Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 434-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzieh Masjoudi ◽  
Zohre Keshavarz ◽  
Mohammad Esmaeil Akbari ◽  
Farah Lotfi Kashani
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Female Sexual Function Index ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
High Survival ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Function Index

Objectives: Breast cancer is known as one of the most common women’s neoplasms and the Diagnosis and Treatment of cancer has a great effect on women’s sexual function. Considering the high survival rates of breast cancer, attention to sexual function is very important as a domain in the quality of life. Therefore, this research aimed to review studies on women’s sexual function using the female sexual function index (FSFI). Materials and Methods: To this end, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and ProQuest databases were considered and Iranian studies on sexual function in breast cancer, which were in Persian or English and used the FSFI tool, were selected in this regard. In addition, these studies were methodologically evaluated and the keywords included "breast cancer" and "sexual function", along with their synonyms. Results: A total of 128 studies were identified out of which 5 cases having the inclusion criteria were selected after reviewing the title, abstract, and quality assessment. The rate of sexual dysfunction in the survivors of breast cancer varied between 52.5% and 100%. Based on the domains of FSFI, the lack of desire and lubrication dysfunction were the most common disorders while satisfaction with sexual life obtained the highest score. Conclusions: Overall, it is necessary to systemically measure sexual dysfunction after cancer diagnosis and treatment employing an appropriate tool. Finally, effective interventions are required to improve sexual function.

Female Sexual Function Index--Spanish Version

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Vallejo-Medina ◽  
Claudia Pérez-Durán ◽  
Alejandro Saavedra-Roa
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Female Sexual Function Index ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Function Index

Disfunção sexual em jovens universitárias: prevalência e fatores associados

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo Fernando Sutter Latorre ◽  
Priscila Aparecida Bilck ◽  
Andreia Pelegrini ◽  
Joana Moreira Dos Santos ◽  
Fabiana Flores Sperandio
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Female Sexual Function Index ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Function Index

Objetivo: Estudar a prevalência de disfunção sexual e fatores de risco associado em universitárias jovens do sul brasileiro. Métodos: A função sexual de estudantes de fisioterapia de três cidades foi avaliada por meio do Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). A associação entre a disfunção sexual (DS) em cada domínio e variáveis sociodemográficas foi verificada pelo teste qui-quadrado ou Exato de Fisher. Regressões logísticas binárias, bruta e ajustada, examinaram as associações. Resultados: Foram incluídas 244 estudantes, média etária 23 ± 6 anos, heterossexual (93,9%), solteira (68,9%), nuligesta (79,5%), usuária de anticoncepcional hormonal (75%), vivendo com mais três a cinco pessoas (64,6%), renda conjunta de R$ 3.600,00 a R$ 5.500,00 (26,4%), sendo 13,1 mães e 10% gestantes. Média etária dos parceiros 25,9 ± 6 anos, a maioria (58,2%) com nível superior de escolaridade, média etária do relacionamento atual 3,9 ± 3 anos. A prevalência total de DS foi de 25%, mas 90% das não afetadas apresentaram ao menos um domínio do FSFI afetado. Para as 244 voluntárias os domínios mais afetados foram lubrificação (61,7%), dor (58,8%), desejo (57,6%), orgasmo (54,3%), excitação (50,6%) e satisfação (31,7%). União estável, idade do parceiro (p = 0,01) e da mulher (p = 0,00) estiveram associadas à DS. A DS da excitação e lubrificação esteve associada à renda (p = 0,01). DS do orgasmo foi associada à união estável (p = 0,01), idade da mulher (p = 0,03) e do parceiro (p = 0,01) e do relacionamento (p = 0,04) e o uso de anticoncepcionais hormonais (p = 0,04). A DS da satisfação foi associada à união estável (p = 0,00), idade da mulher (p = 0,03), relacionamentos recentes (p = 0,00) e a gestação (p = 0,00). Dor sexual foi associada ao maior número de pessoas vivendo na mesma casa (p = 0,00). Conclusão: A DS feminina é prevalente em jovens universitárias no sul do país, sendo o problema associado ao estado civil, idades mais jovens da mulher e do parceiro, relacionamentos recentes, falta de privacidade, anticoncepcionais hormonais, gestação.Palavras-chave: disfunção sexual feminina, prevalência, fatores de risco, universitárias.

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