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 Female Sexual Function after Vaginal Delivery with Episiotomy and Cesarean Section

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Made W Jembawan
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
P Value ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Significant Difference

Objective: To determine the difference of sexual function after vaginal delivery with episiotomy and cesarean section in Sanglah Hospital, Denpasar. Method: This research was conducted using cross sectional method. Sample was collected using consecutive sampling, starting from October 2011-September 2012. Our sample consists of 86 women, 43 post-episiotomy and 43 post-cesarean section. Sexual function was assessed using FSFI (Female Sexual Function Index). Total score was analyzed using independent t-test and difference of sexual function was tested using Chi-square, with significance level p0.05). There was no significant difference between the two groups in term of sexual arousal and lubrication, with p-value 0.160 and 0.67, respectively. However, we found significant difference in other domains, namely desire (p=0.014), orgasm (p=0.045), satisfaction (p=0.018), pain (p=0.02), and total FSFI score (p=0.006). Sexual dysfunction was found in 18.60% of the episiotomy group and 2.33% of the cesarean section group, with p=0.030. Conclusion: Female sexual dysfunction was found to be significantly different between women post vaginal delivery with episiotomy and women who had cesarean section. [Indones J Obstet Gynecol 2014; 4: 199-203] Keywords: cesarean section, episiotomy, female sexual function

scholarly journals Assessment of female sexual function in remote postpatum period: a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-294
Author(s):  
Thalita Rodrigues Christovam Pereira ◽  
Elissa Hanayama Dottori ◽  
Flávia Maciel de Aguiar Fernandes Mendonça ◽  
Ana Carolina Sartorato Beleza
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Objectives: (i) to evaluate female sexual function in remote postpartum period within Brazilian women and (ii) to compare female sexual dysfunction in relation to the mode of delivery. Methods: in this cross-sectional study, two groups of remote postpartum women, who underwent vaginal delivery (n=30) and cesarean (n=48), were studied. The sexual function of participants was assessed through an online Brazilian version of FSFI between 45 and 180 days after delivery. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics using Fisher exact test, and Student t test. Results: based on the data of 78 women who completed the online questionnaire, 78% (n=61) showed sexual dysfunction on remote postpartum period being that the FSFI mean score for vaginal postpartum was 22.17 and for cesarean postpartum, 21.12 (p=0.443). Conclusions: the majority of remote postpartum women showed sexual dysfunction. There was no significant difference found on female sexual function between modes of delivery.

scholarly journals Female Sexual Function after Vaginal Delivery with Episiotomy and Cesarean Section

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Made W Jembawan
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
P Value ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Significant Difference

Objective: To determine the difference of sexual function after vaginal delivery with episiotomy and cesarean section in Sanglah Hospital, Denpasar. Method: This research was conducted using cross sectional method. Sample was collected using consecutive sampling, starting from October 2011-September 2012. Our sample consists of 86 women, 43 post-episiotomy and 43 post-cesarean section. Sexual function was assessed using FSFI (Female Sexual Function Index). Total score was analyzed using independent t-test and difference of sexual function was tested using Chi-square, with significance level p0.05). There was no significant difference between the two groups in term of sexual arousal and lubrication, with p-value 0.160 and 0.67, respectively. However, we found significant difference in other domains, namely desire (p=0.014), orgasm (p=0.045), satisfaction (p=0.018), pain (p=0.02), and total FSFI score (p=0.006). Sexual dysfunction was found in 18.60% of the episiotomy group and 2.33% of the cesarean section group, with p=0.030. Conclusion: Female sexual dysfunction was found to be significantly different between women post vaginal delivery with episiotomy and women who had cesarean section. [Indones J Obstet Gynecol 2014; 4: 199-203] Keywords: cesarean section, episiotomy, female sexual function

scholarly journals Effect of Cold Dialysis Solution on the Sexual Dysfunction of Patients with Chronic Renal Failure Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahele Hassanpour Moghaddam ◽  
Fatemeh Nazemian ◽  
Sedigheh Rastaghi ◽  
Mostafa Rad
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Dialysis Solution ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of cold dialysis solution on the sexual dysfunction of patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis. Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted with a before and after parallel design among 60 hemodialysis patients diagnosed with sexual dysfunction. The selected subjects were randomly allocated to the two groups of experimental and control (30 per each). Patients in the experimental and control groups underwent hemodialysis for one month using 35.5°C and 37°C dialysis solutions, respectively. Following the procedure, male and female sexual function was assessed in the study groups. Data were collected using the International Index of Erectile Functions, the female sexual function index (FSFI), and a demographic questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using Chi-square, Fisher's exact test, Mann-Whitney U test, t-test, paired t-test, and Wilcoxon test at 95% confidence interval. Results: No significant difference was observed between the experimental and control groups regarding male sexual function before and after the intervention (P > 0.05). However, the Mann-Whitney U test indicated a significant difference in the female subjects’ arousal in the experimental group before (3.68 ± 0.38) and after the intervention (3.98 ± 0.46; z = 2.216; P = 0.027). Conclusions: Cold dialysis solution could only increase the sexual arousal of the women in the experimental group, and no changes were observed in other sexual function domains of the male and female patients. Given the short duration of our intervention, it is recommended that further longitudinal studies be performed on larger cohorts of patients in different geographical regions.

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 Sexual Dysfunction and Marital Relationship in Women With Schizophrenia in Comparison with Caregivers: A Hospital-based Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-92
Author(s):  
Suvarna Jyothi Kantipudi ◽  
Navina Suresh ◽  
Poornima Ayyadurai ◽  
Sathianathan Ramanathan
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Sexual Functioning ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Women Caregivers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Relationship Assessment ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Sexual dysfunction is common in females with schizophrenia and is attributed to multiple causes, including individual psychopathology and antipsychotics. Understanding the impact of relationship satisfaction on sexual functioning is not widely studied in schizophrenia. Women caregivers also experience sexual problems and were not studied in the past. Aim: To assess the nature and occurrence of sexual dysfunction in women with schizophrenia in comparison to caregivers of males without severe mental disorder. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 30 women with schizophrenia were recruited as cases and 26 age-matched controls were recruited from female caregivers. All subjects were assessed using standardized tools such as Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and Relationship Assessment Scale along with sociodemographic questionnaire. Results: There was a significant difference in FSFI scores and relationship scores between women with schizophrenia and caregiver control subjects. The relationship quality was better in patients with schizophrenia when compared to caregivers unlike sexual functioning. Conclusion: Sexual functioning in women is a complex phenomenon. A holistic biopsychosocial approach is necessary to understand women’s sexual function.

Radiotherapy- or Radical Surgery–Induced Female Sexual Morbidity in Stages IB and II Cervical Cancer

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 800-805 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuko Harding ◽  
Takuma Ooyama ◽  
Tomoko Nakamoto ◽  
Akihiko Wakayama ◽  
Wataru Kudaka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Radical Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to evaluate the sexual function in cervical cancer survivors after radiotherapy (RT) or radical surgery (RS).MethodsThis was an observational and cross-sectional study. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) self-reported questionnaires were distributed to 175 patients after RT (RT group) or RS (RS group) and 521 healthy women (control) between 2011 and 2012. Sexual functions were compared among these 3 groups.ResultsEligible 92 patients (46 in RT group, 46 in RS group) and 148 control subjects were included for analysis. There was a significant difference in median (range) FSFI total score of 5.5 (3.6–34.7) in the RT group, 18.9 (3.4–31.2) in the RS group, and 22.1 (2–34.2) in the control group (P < 0.001). The median FSFI total score in the RT group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P < 0.001). Six sexual domains (desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, pain) were all significantly affected in the RT group, and no significant differences, except pain, were observed in the RS group as compared with the control group.ConclusionsInterventions involving counseling and rehabilitation for female sexual function should be provided in cervical cancer survivors, especially after RT.

scholarly journals Effect of Foot Reflexology on Sexual Function of Patients under Hemodialysis: A Randomized Parallel Controlled Clinical Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Somayeh Zeidabadinejad ◽  
Parvin Mangolian Shahrbabaki ◽  
Mahlagha Dehghan
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Erectile Function ◽  
Sham Group ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Endocrine Function ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Significant Difference

Introduction. Hemodialysis patients experience sexual dysfunction due to the nature of their disease and its complications. Dialysis patients have reported sexual dysfunction as one of the most important stressors, which leads to many psychological and physiological problems. Sexual function in hemodialysis patients has been improved with pharmaceutical and nonpharmacological therapies. Foot reflexology is a complementary and alternative treatment that can be used in conjunction with contemporary care. By activating the chemical nerve system, reflexology may balance enzymes and regulate endocrine function. Objectives. To determine the effect of foot reflexology on the sexual function of hemodialysis patients. Methods. This randomized controlled trial was conducted on 47 patients on chronic hemodialysis referred to Imam Reza Hospital in Sirjan, Iran, who were divided into two groups of reflexology (n = 24; male = 19 and female = 5) and sham (n = 23; male = 18, and female = 5). The intervention group received foot reflexology during dialysis for four weeks, three times a week, 30 minutes each time (15 minutes per foot). The sham group received nonspecific foot massage without applying pressure on standard reflex points with the same condition and duration as the intervention group. The international index of erectile function and female sexual function index was assessed before, immediately, and one month after the intervention. Results. The results showed that immediately after the intervention, male orgasm function, sexual desire, and intercourse satisfaction in the reflexology group was significantly higher than those of the sham group. There was no significant difference between the two groups regarding erectile function and overall satisfaction. Furthermore, there was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of different aspects of female sexual function. Conclusions. Foot reflexology, as an effective intervention treatment, can reduce some aspects of sexual dysfunction of male patients under hemodialysis.

scholarly journals Predictors of sexual dysfunction in HIV-infected women

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-55
Author(s):  
Zeinab Moshfeghy ◽  
Fatemeh Dadgar ◽  
Roksana Janghorban ◽  
Tahereh Poordast
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infected People ◽  
Significant Difference

Sexual dysfunction is more common among the people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection than in those without it. The sexual dysfunction in HIV-infected people is associated with adverse outcomes such as reduced quality of life, unprotected sexual activities, and reduced adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy. Therefore, the present study was designed to investigate a potential predictor role of some variables such as socioeconomic status, hormonal and HIV disease profile, type of treatment, depression, anxiety, stress, domestic violence, and status of partner infection for sexual function in people with HIV infection. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 40 HIV-infected women with medical records in behavioral disease counseling centers of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. The required data were collected using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Depression‚ Anxiety‚ Stress Scale (DASS-21), and Domestic Violence Questionnaire. To examine the CD4 cell levels and hormonal profiles, 5cc blood was taken from the patients simultaneously on days 3 - 5 of their menstrual cycles. The data were analyzed using the SPSS18 software. The mean age of the participants was 38.2 ± 5.2 years, and the frequency of sexual dysfunction was 100%. There was a statistically significant difference in the levels of the elevated variables such as estradiol, stress, anxiety, and depression. The multivariate analysis showed that only the increased estradiol level (P = 0.005, B = 0.06) was a predictor factor of sexual dysfunction. All the HIV-infected women had sexual dysfunction. The results of this study showed that in those women the increased levels of estradiol could be a predictor of sexual dysfunction.

scholarly journals Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Women

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fateme Zahra Karimi ◽  
Leila Pourali ◽  
Elahe Hasanzadeh ◽  
Seyede Fateme Nosrati Hadiabad ◽  
Nasim Pouresmaeili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Age At Marriage ◽  
The Mean

Nowadays, women have a longer menopausal duration due to the worldwide dramatic life expectancy increase. Sexual dysfunction is one of the most prevalent problems during menopause that affect women`s quality of life, mental health, and interpersonal relationship. This study aimed to investigate sexual dysfunction and its contributing factors amongst married postmenopausal women. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 164 postmenopausal women who attended the menopause clinic of the academic hospitals in Mashhad during 2017-2018. Data were collected using a checklist that included demographic and reproductive information and the validated Persian version of the Female Sexual Function Index questionnaire (FSFI). The mean age of participants was 53.55±6.25 years. The mean FSFI score was 20.06±6.66, and 65.2% of women had sexual dysfunction. The most disturbed sexual domains were; desire (86%, n: 141), arousal (82.3%, n: 135), lubrication (71.3%, n: 117) and sexual satisfaction (70.1%, n: 115), respectively. The partner`s age (P=0.01), time since menopause onset (P=0.01), age at marriage (P=0.02), and frequency of sexual intercourse (P˂0.0001) had a significant relationship with sexual function. The sexual function of postmenopausal women in this study was highly deteriorated. The associated factors were; older age of the spouse, younger age at marriage, longer time since menopause onset, and lower frequency of sexual intercourse. It is important to determine perimenopausal women who are at potential risk of sexual dysfunction and consult them for preventive programs and strategies.  

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