Climacteric Symptoms and Sexual Dysfunction: Association between the Blatt-Kupperman Index and the Female Sexual Function Index

Cruz, Emanuela Fonseca; Nina, Vinicius José da Silva; Figueredo, Eduardo

doi:10.1055/s-0037-1598603

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“…It has been shown that climacteric symptoms influence female sexual function, significantly increasing the occurrence of sexual dysfunction and affecting the quality of life of middle-aged women [44]. In fact Cruz et al [46], in a study of Brazilian women aged 40-65 years, showed that the intensity of climacteric symptoms was associated with the presence of sexual dysfunction. Our results are in agreement with theirs, but in addition we found that severe MRS symptoms were associated with decreased female sexual function among middle-aged and older women.…”

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Female Sexual Function and Its Association with the Severity of Menopause-Related Symptoms

Pérez-Herrezuelo

Aibar-Almazán

Martínez‐Amat

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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The aim of this study was to examine female sexual functioning and its association with the impact of the symptoms of menopause among Spanish postmenopausal women. A total of 182 postmenopausal women (65.59 ± 7.93 years) participated in this cross-sectional study. The female sexual function index (FSFI) and the menopause rating scale (MRS) were used to analyze sexual function and severity of menopausal symptoms, respectively. Age, education, area of residence, occupation, and depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) were considered as possible confounders. The results of a linear multivariate regression analysis showed that the severity of urogenital menopause-related symptoms was associated with lower values in the FSFI total score and the lubrication, satisfaction, arousal, and orgasm domains. These last three subscales were also linked to severe psychological impact, while the MRS total score was only related to the desire domain. Regarding confounders, being younger, working, and residing in a rural area were all linked to better sexual function. All effect sizes were large (adjusted R2 > 0.35). In conclusion, after controlling for possible confounders, postmenopausal women who experience a severe impact of menopausal symptoms endure poorer sexual function, particularly when said symptoms are urogenital or psychological in nature.

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Female Sexual Function and Its Association with the Severity of Menopause-Related Symptoms

Pérez-Herrezuelo

Aibar-Almazán

Martínez‐Amat

et al. 2020

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“…The quality of patients’ sexual life was also improved. We assessed part of patients’ sexual function using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) before and after the treatment …”

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Short‐ and long‐term efficacy of focused ultrasound therapy for non‐neoplastic epithelial disorders of the vulva

Zou

Xiong

et al. 2017

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Objective To investigate the short-and long-term efficacy and influential factors of focused ultrasound for the treatment of nonneoplastic epithelial disorders of the vulva (NNEDV).Design A retrospective observational study.Setting A gynaecologic department in a single centre in China.Population Patients with NNEDV were included in this study: 85 patients were diagnosed with lichen simplex chronicus (LSC), 44 patients with vulva lichen sclerosus (VLS), and seven patients with lichen planus (LP).Methods A total of 136 eligible patients with NNEDV were treated with focused ultrasound. After the treatment, based on changes in the degree of symptom severity and local skin signs (lesion size, skin colour and elasticity) before and after treatment, the treatment effectiveness for each patient was assessed. We further analysed the relations among pathologic type, age, course and curative rate. Statistical analysis was performed using the Chisquare (McNemar) test.Main outcome measures Improvement in the symptoms and physical signs and the predictive factors.Results Symptom relief was observed in all patients. The appearance and colour of the vulva returned to normal after the ultrasound treatment. Complete remission (CR) occurred in 68 of 136 (50%) patients (41 patients with LSC and 12 patients with VLS). The response rate was 93.38% (127/136). Seven patients who had a poor response to the first session of treatment were treated again with ultrasound therapy and a good response was observed. No severe complications were observed. There was no significant difference in treatment results among the different pathological types (P > 0.05). However, the course of the disease and the age of the patients were related to the treatment results (P < 0.05).Conclusions NNEDV can be treated with focused ultrasound effectively and safely. The course of the disease and the age of the patients may be predictive factors.Keywords Focused ultrasound, non-neoplastic epithelial disorders of the vulva efficacy, related factors.Tweetable abstract Patients with non-neoplastic epithelial disorders of the vulva can be safely and effectively treated with focused ultrasound. No significant difference in treatment results was observed between the different types of non-neoplastic epithelial disorders of the vulva.

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“…The present study shows that half of the women suffered from moderate affectation, and a minimum proportion suffered from severe affectation. Studies such as those by Jonusiene et al [20] and Cruz et al [21] reported different findings because they reported that moderate and severe symptoms occurred in 21.6% and 36.5% of the women studied, respectively. In addition to the hormonal changes presented at this stage of a woman's life, the passing of the years generates sexual problems of various magnitudes [22].…”

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Severity of climacteric symptomatology related to depression and sexual function in women from a private clinic

Lińan-Bermudez¹,

Chafloque-Chavesta²,

Pastuso³

et al. 2022

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Introduction:The climacteric is a natural transition stage in women, in which hormonal changes occur that affect the physical and psychological well-being. Therefore, the objective was to determine the relationship of the severity of climacteric symptomatology with depression and sexual function in women.Materials and methods: It was a descriptive, cross-sectional study, with a sample of 60 women between 40 and 65 years old. The Female Sexual Function Questionnaire-2, the Menopause Rating Scale, and the Beck Depression Inventory were used.Results: The mean age of the women was 49.1 ±5.6 years. 21.7% of the women had severe depression, 28.3% moderate, and 50% mild/minimal. Changes in sleep habits (1.73 ±0.88) and in appetite (1.63 ±0.73) were the most severe manifestations. Difficulty sleeping (1.05 ±0.99), physical and mental fatigue (1.48 ±0.98), and vaginal sequelae (1.45 ±1.26) were the most serious complaints in the somatic, psychological, and urogenital domains, respectively. 60% presented severe sexual dysfunction regarding genital pain and 55% in vaginal penetration. Communicating sexual preferences to the partner was common in 75% of women. 88.3% had frequent sexual activity, but 63.3% had zero or low sexual satisfaction.Conclusions: Climacteric symptomatology is related to depression but not to women's sexual function.

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Climacteric Symptoms and Sexual Dysfunction: Association between the Blatt-Kupperman Index and the Female Sexual Function Index

Cited by 17 publications

References 24 publications

Female Sexual Function and Its Association with the Severity of Menopause-Related Symptoms

Female Sexual Function and Its Association with the Severity of Menopause-Related Symptoms

Short‐ and long‐term efficacy of focused ultrasound therapy for non‐neoplastic epithelial disorders of the vulva

Severity of climacteric symptomatology related to depression and sexual function in women from a private clinic

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