A literature review on the relationship between infertility and sexual dysfunction: Does fun end with baby making?

Piva, Isabella; Monte, Giuseppe Lo; Graziano, Angela; Marci, Roberto

doi:10.3109/13625187.2014.919379

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“…Sexual dysfunction in men is correlated with sexual dysfunction in women (Nelson, Shindel, Naughton, Ohebshalom, & Mulhall, ). It has been postulated that clinicians should be trained to approach systematically to the couple's sexuality and produce strategies to deal with sexual problems (Piva, Lo Monte, Graziano, & Marci, ). It is very important that the couple is perceived as a whole and approached in such a way.…”

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Do sperm parameters and infertility affect sexuality of couples?

2017

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We aimed to analyse the relationship between sperm parameters and International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) score, the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) score, the testosterone (T) level in infertile men and between FSFI score and partners' fertility. Patients were divided into three groups; (group 1: azoospermia [n = 57], group 2: sperm count <15 million [n = 41], group 3: sperm count >15 million [n = 81]). Patients and their partners filled the IIEF and FSFI forms. The normality of the tests was analysed with Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro-Wilk tests. Spearman's rho test, a nonparametric test, was used to correlate the data. A value of p < .05 was considered statistically significant. There was a positive correlation between the sperm count, other sperm parameters, morphology and motility and IIEF score, FSFI score and T (p = .037, .028 and .041 respectively). We found a positive correlation between IIEF score and FSFI score (p = .182). Infertile partners' FSFI score was lower than fertile partners' scores (p = .023). Male infertility causes severe sexual dysfunction in couples, and female sexual dysfunction increases in parallel to that of men. Male sexual function also tends to decrease with low sperm count. While the clinician evaluates infertile couples, psychological and sexual functions should also be evaluated and patients should not be deprived of appropriate treatment.

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2017

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“…Studies indicate that infertility can have both desirable and undesirable outcomes (Greil, Slauson‐Blevins, & McQuillan, 2010; Verhaak et al, ). For example, among the deleterious effects of infertility on relationships, sex can lose its spontaneity and become more chore‐like rather than a source of pleasure or expression of intimacy within the relationship (Piva, Lo Monte, Graziano, & Marci, ; see also Glover, McLellan, & Weaver, ; Ozkan, Orhan, Aktas, & Coskuner, ). Conversely, infertility can lead to stronger couple relationships (Peterson, Pirritano, Block, & Schmidt, ; Wagner, Wrzus, Neyer, & Lang, ), especially among partners who approach infertility as a shared problem (Greil, ).…”

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Responding to Infertility: Lessons from a Growing Body of Research and Suggested Guidelines for Practice

2017

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Infertility is a common, yet often misunderstood, experience. Infertility is an important topic for family scientists because of its effects on families; its relevance to research in related areas, such as fertility trends and reproductive health; and its implications for practitioners who work with individuals and couples experiencing infertility. In this review, we focus on common misperceptions in knowledge and treatment of infertility and highlight insights from recent research that includes men, couples, and people with infertility who are not in treatment. The meaning of parenthood, childlessness, awareness of a fertility problem, and access to resources are particularly relevant for treatment seeking and psychosocial outcomes. On the basis of insights from family science research, we provide specific guidelines for infertility practice within broader social contexts such as trends in health care, education, employment, and relationships. Guidelines are presented across three areas of application: infertility education for individuals, families, and practitioners; steps to support the emotional well-being of those affected by infertility; and understanding of treatment approaches and their implications for individuals and couples.

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“…As most couples consider childbirth as one of the most significant outcomes of sexual intercourse, infertile couples are more prone to experience psychological and emotional stress [10]. Infertility profoundly impacts the sexual enjoyment of a couple about scheduling programs for childbirth and fertility interventions [11,12]. It has been shown that infertile couples have significantly more sexual issues than fertile couples [13].…”

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The 6-item Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI-6): factor structure, reliability, and demographic correlates among infertile women in Iran

Maroufizadeh

Riazi

Lotfollahi

et al. 2019

Middle East Fertil Soc J

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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.

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A literature review on the relationship between infertility and sexual dysfunction: Does fun end with baby making?

Cited by 58 publications

References 25 publications

Do sperm parameters and infertility affect sexuality of couples?

Do sperm parameters and infertility affect sexuality of couples?

Responding to Infertility: Lessons from a Growing Body of Research and Suggested Guidelines for Practice

The 6-item Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI-6): factor structure, reliability, and demographic correlates among infertile women in Iran

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