Comparison of female sexual function and sexual function of their partners between groups of pregnant and non-pregnant women

Anğın, Ali Doğukan; Özkaya, Enis; Çetin, Mehtap; Gün, İsmet; Sakin, Önder; Ertekin, Lokman Tekin; Denızlı, Ramazan; Koyuncu, Kazibe; Akalin, Emine Eda

doi:10.5603/gp.2020.0062

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“…11 are considered to have sexual dysfunction. In a study 29 comparing pregnant and non-pregnant women in Turkey before the pandemic, the authors found high ASEX scores in 55.6% of pregnant women and in 23.2% of non-pregnant women.…”

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“…A significantly higher rate of sexual dysfunction was also detected among pregnant women in the present study, and the OR was 6.2, which is in line with previous studies. 29,30 It is well documented that the level of socioeconomic wellbeing impacts sexuality. Previous studies 31,32 have reported that sexual dysfunction was more prevalent among women with a lower economic status.…”

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Depression and Sexual Function: Are Pregnant Women Affected More Adversely?

Denızlı¹,

Sakin

Koyuncu

et al. 2021

Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet

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Objective To investigate depression and sexual function among pregnant and non-pregnant women throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A total of 188 women, 96 pregnant and 92 non-pregnant were included. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX) were applied to the participants after obtaining sociodemographic data. Results The depression scores of pregnant and non-pregnant women were similar (p = 0.846). We found that the depression scores were significantly higher among the group of participants who have lower economic status (p = 0.046). Moreover, the depression score was significantly higher among women who lost their income during the pandemic (p = 0.027). The score on the ASEX was significantly higher, and sexual dysfunction was more prevalent among women who have lower levels of schooling and income (p < 0.05). Likewise, the ASEX scores were significantly higher (p = 0.019) among the group who experienced greater income loss throughout the pandemic. Upon comparing the pregnant and non-pregnant groups, we detected that sexual dysfunction had a significantly higher rate among pregnant women (p < 0.001). Conclusion In times of global crisis, such as the current pandemic, low-income families have an increased risk of experiencing depression and sexual dysfunction. When we compared pregnant women with non-pregnant women, depression scores were similar, but pregnant women were at a 6.2 times higher risk of developing sexual dysfunction.

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Depression and Sexual Function: Are Pregnant Women Affected More Adversely?

Denızlı¹,

Sakin

Koyuncu

et al. 2021

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“…In a recent study comparing female sexual dysfunction between groups of pregnant and non-pregnant women revealed a significantly higher sexual dysfunction in the pregnant group. Since women with sexual problems may report SD concurrently [36], it seems that SD to be also associated with anxiety, depression, and stress [37]. A study by Sarah also showed that 42% of women experience SD during pregnancy, which can be in the presence or absence of a sexual problem [13].…”

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Factors influencing stress, anxiety, and depression among Iranian pregnant women: the role of sexual distress and genital self-image

Keramat

Malary

Moosazadeh

et al. 2021

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background Pregnancy is a unique period with the increased likelihood of psychological changes and emotional disturbances such as depression, anxiety, and stress. In this study, we investigated the factors influencing depression, anxiety, and stress in pregnancy and identify their associations with Sexual Distress (SD) and Genital Self-Image (GSI). Methods This was a descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional study performed using the two-stage cluster sampling method between September 2019 and January 2020. Overall, 295 pregnant women completed a demographics and obstetric information checklist, Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21), Female Genital Self-Image Scale (FGSI), and Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised (FSDS-R). Results Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) showed significant differences in the mean scores of SD between the groups with varying degrees of depression, anxiety, and stress (P < 0.001) and in the mean score of GSI between the groups with varying degrees of depression (P = 0.01) and anxiety (P < 0.001). In multivariate linear regression analysis, higher (worse) depression, anxiety, and stress scores were found in women with more advanced age and higher SD scores; however, these scores were lower (better) in those with increased gestational age. Lower depression and anxiety scores were associated with moderate satisfaction with income, moderate satisfaction with BI in pregnancy, and lower stress and depression scores were linked to planned pregnancy. Higher (better) GSI score was a predictor of lower depression score, complication in a previous pregnancy was a predictor of higher stress score, and finally, fear of fetal abortion and being a housewife were predictors of a higher anxiety score. Conclusion Various factors contribute to the development of antenatal depression, anxiety, and stress. A positive correlation was found between SD and the severity of depression, anxiety, and stress, while a negative correlation was noted between GSI and the severity of depression and anxiety. Therefore, raising awareness regarding SD and GSI through screening and counseling sessions can have beneficial effects for mothers and their fetuses.

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“…In a recent study comparing female sexual dysfunction between groups of pregnant and non-pregnant women revealed a signi cantly higher sexual dysfunction in the pregnant group. Since women with sexual problems may report SD concurrently [37], it seems that SD to be also associated with anxiety, depression, and stress [38]. A study by Sarah also showed that 42% of women experience SD during pregnancy, which can be in the presence or absence of a sexual problem [13].…”

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confidence: 99%

Factors influencing stress, anxiety, and depression among Iranian pregnant women: the role of sexual distress and genital self-image

Keramat

Malary

Moosazadeh

et al. 2021

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Background: Pregnancy is a unique period with the increased likelihood of psychological changes and emotional disturbances such as depression, anxiety, and stress. In this study, we investigated the factors influencing depression, anxiety, and stress in pregnancy and identify their associations with Sexual Distress (SD) and Genital Self-Image (GSI). Methods: This was a descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional study performed using the two-stage cluster sampling method between September 2019 and January 2020. Overall, 295 pregnant women completed a demographics and obstetric information checklist, Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21), Female Genital Self-Image Scale (FGSI), and Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised (FSDS-R).Results: Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) showed significant differences in the mean scores of SD between the groups with varying degrees of depression, anxiety, and stress (P<0.001) and in the mean score of GSI between the groups with varying degrees of depression (P=0.01) and anxiety (P<0.001). In multivariate linear regression analysis, higher (worse) depression, anxiety, and stress scores were found in women with more advanced age and higher SD scores; however, these scores were lower (better) in those with increased gestational age. Lower depression and anxiety scores were associated with moderate satisfaction with income, moderate satisfaction with BI in pregnancy, and lower stress and depression scores were linked to planned pregnancy. Higher (better) GSI score was a predictor of lower depression score, complication in a previous pregnancy was a predictor of higher stress score, and finally, fear of fetal abortion and being a housewife were predictors of a higher anxiety score.Conclusion: Various factors contribute to the development of antenatal depression, anxiety, and stress. A positive correlation was found between SD and the severity of depression, anxiety, and stress, while a negative correlation was noted between GSI and the severity of depression and anxiety. Therefore, raising awareness regarding SD and GSI through screening and counseling sessions can have beneficial effects for mothers and their fetuses.

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Comparison of female sexual function and sexual function of their partners between groups of pregnant and non-pregnant women

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Depression and Sexual Function: Are Pregnant Women Affected More Adversely?

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Depression and Sexual Function: Are Pregnant Women Affected More Adversely?

Factors influencing stress, anxiety, and depression among Iranian pregnant women: the role of sexual distress and genital self-image

Factors influencing stress, anxiety, and depression among Iranian pregnant women: the role of sexual distress and genital self-image

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