Association of Female Sexual Dysfunction and Fertility: a cross sectional study

Oindi, Felix Mwembi; Murage, Alfred; Lema, Valentino M.; Mukaindo, Abraham Mwaniki

doi:10.1186/s40738-019-0065-9

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“…The results of previous studies revealed that women diagnosed with PCOS suffer from sexual dysfunction (12). As mentioned earlier hormonal imbalances, HA and its related clinical features such as obesity, acne, hirsutism, and alopecia lead to physical and psychological changes that reduce women's sexual satisfaction (22). Infertility and its treatment as common complications that PCOS women are faced with can affect the women's sexual function (23,24).…”

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Comparison of Sexual Function in Fertile and Infertile Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

Azarbayjani

Sadatmahalleh

mirzaie

et al. 2021

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Background: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects approximately 5-20% of women of childbearing age. Physical and psychological changes caused by PCOS might impair women’s sexual function. Infertility is one of the most important complications that may be seen in women with PCOS. This study aimed to compare sexual function in fertile and infertile women with PCOS diagnosis.Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 364 fertile and 239 infertile women that diagnosed with PCOS according to the Rotterdam criteria from May 2018 to February 2019. All participants were asked to fill out included demographic survey and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaires.Result: The mean total FSFI score in fertile and infertile women was 23.70±6.26 and 24.65±4.04, respectively. With regard to FSFI, the differences between the two groups were not statistically significant in terms of total FSFI score, desire, lubrication, satisfaction, and arousal score (P>0.05). However, the pain score, was significantly higher in the fertile group. (3.51±1.27, 3.10±1.11, P<0.001). Conclusion: Impaired sexual function in infertile women diagnosed with PCOS can be more associated with PCOS-related complications and other concurrent factors that affects sexual function rather than infertility. It seems that the effects of infertility on sexual function can be different in infertile women according to each person's condition. Hence, screening for sexual dysfunction in women with PCOS and infertility should be deemed as a part of clinical assessment, leading to early diagnosing and improving their quality of life.

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Comparison of Sexual Function in Fertile and Infertile Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

Azarbayjani

Sadatmahalleh

mirzaie

et al. 2021

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“…Negative effects of sexual dysfunction on life quality were a widespread problem in the pre-pandemic period. [ 14 ] While there is an increased number of studies about the effects of the pandemic on sexual dysfunction in women, there is no evidence for its frequency among women with COVID-19 history. The frequency of sexual dysfunction in women with COVID-19 history determined in this study was higher than the rate of 40% reported in previous studies for women of reproductive age worldwide.…”

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Evaluation of Women's Sexual Functions After Covid-19 Infection

Gencer¹

2022

Sisli Etfal

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Objectives Sexual health is an essential component of life quality. In this study, we aim to compare the sexual dysfunction of women who had a history of COVID-19 and those who did not have been infected by COVID-19. Methods This study was conducted in a tertiary center between May 2020 and December 2020. Our study group included 50 women treated for COVID-19 at home, and control group included 51 women with no history of COVID-19. Female Sexual Functioning Index (FSFI) was used to assess of these patients’ sexual dysfunctions. Results Sexual dysfunction in women with a history of COVID-19 was found to be significantly higher than those with no history of COVID-19. Sexual dysfunction development risk in women with a history of COVID-19 (study group) was 3.4 times higher compared to women with no history of COVID-19 (control group) (p=0.008). In addition, high number of children and low economic status were found to be predictive for sexual dysfunction after recovery (p=0.02 and p=0.024, respectively). Arousal, orgasm, satisfaction subscale scores, and total FSFI scores in women with a history of COVID-19 were significantly lower than those with no history of COVID-19 (p=0.011, p=0.002, p=0.028, and p=0.008, respectively). Conclusion Sexual dysfunction in the patients with a history of COVID-19 seems to be higher than in women with no history of COVID-19. Increased parity and low economic status are predictive for sexual dysfunction after treatment. There is a need for future studies relating to the effect of the COVID-19 infection in women’s sexual functions.

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“…Desire and arousal were the domains in which more problems were reported Avoidance predicted low sexual satisfaction and pain. Oindi et al 2019 [ 33 ] Analytical cross-sectional study 93 93 FSFI-Q N.A N.A N.A N.A The FSD prevalence was 31.2% in the sub-fertile group and 22.6% in fertile control group. Subfertility type was not associated with SDs.…”

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The Inferto-Sex Syndrome (ISS): sexual dysfunction in fertility care setting and assisted reproduction

Luca

Parrettini²,

Sansone³

et al. 2021

J Endocrinol Invest

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Purpose Infertility represents a peculiar social burden affecting more than 15% of couples, provoking it a real threat to the general quality of life and to the sexual health. The medicalization (diagnosis, therapy and follow up) of the lack of fertility is frequently a challenge in term of personal and couple’s involvement. In particular, while the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) has allowed many infertile couples to achieve pregnancy, the therapeutic process faced by the couple bears a strong psychological stress that can affect the couple's quality of life, relationship and sexuality. Despite infertility affects both female and male sexual health, only recently the interest in the effects of ART on the couple's sexuality has grown, especially for women. Methods A literature research on the sexual dysfunction in fertility care and particularly in ART setting was performed. Results Literature largely found that intimacy and sexuality appear specifically impaired by intrusiveness of treatments and medical prescriptions. Moreover, there is a close relationship between emotional, psychological and sexual aspects, which can be integrated in the new concept of Inferto-Sex Syndrome (ISS) that can impair the ART treatment outcomes. Evidence demonstrates that the assessment of sexual function is necessary in couples undergoing diagnosis of infertility and ART. Conclusion A close relationship between infertility and sexuality, both in the female and male partners, was detected. ART treatments may heavily impact on the couple's psychosexual health. A couple-centred program for the integrated management of psychological and sexual dysfunction should be considered in the context of ART programs.

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Association of Female Sexual Dysfunction and Fertility: a cross sectional study

Cited by 14 publications

References 30 publications

Comparison of Sexual Function in Fertile and Infertile Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

Comparison of Sexual Function in Fertile and Infertile Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

Evaluation of Women's Sexual Functions After Covid-19 Infection

The Inferto-Sex Syndrome (ISS): sexual dysfunction in fertility care setting and assisted reproduction

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