Elevated free triiodothyronine may lead to female sexual dysfunction in Chinese urban women: A hospital-based survey

Luo, Han; Yang, Hongliu; Zhao, Wanjun; Han, Qianqian; Zeng, Li; Tang, Huairong; Zhu, Jingqiang

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“…The health promotion center provided routine check-ups for each member. As described in previous study [ 18 ], all of approached women who meet criteria was included in the final analysis.…”

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“…Included subjects were divided into two groups--ScHT and control group, according to thyroid hormone tests. The reference of thyroid hormone and antibody was the same in previous study [ 18 ].…”

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“…And 2.7, 3.15, 4.05, 3.8, 3.6 and 3.8 was chosen as optimal cutoff values for low desire/arousal/lubrication/orgasm/satisfaction/sexual pain in the research. In the study, psychological status was evaluated by second version of Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), as described in previous study [ 18 ].…”

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Subclinical hypothyroidism would not lead to female sexual dysfunction in Chinese women

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BackgroundThere is dearth of research about female sexual dysfunction (FSD), especially in China, because of conservative beliefs. Previous studies indicated the relationship between subclinical hypothyroidism and anxiety and depression. However, there is dearth of research regarding the relationship between subclinical hypothyroidism and FSD in Chinses women.MethodA hospital-based research was conducted. Female sexual function was measured by CVFSFI which includes 19 items. Participants were identified as FSD if CVFSFI ≤ 23.45. Logistics analysis was used to determine risk factor of FSD. All of them finished CVFSFI, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) self-reporting questionnaires and had thyroid hormone tests. Based on presence and absence of subclinical hypothyroidism, participants were divided into two groups. Risk factors of FSD were identified.ResultOne thousand one hundred nineteen participants with CVFSFI score 25.8 ± 3.9 were enrolled in final analysis. Incidence of subclinical hypothyroidism and FSD in Chinese women was 15.0% and 26.5% respectively. There were no significant difference between subclinical hypothyroidism and control group in FSFI score and prevalence of FSD. Age, Depression (medium risk) was identified as risk factors for nearly all types of FSD, and Income (ranges from 40,000 to 100,000 RMB/year) as protective factor. Subclinical hypothyroidism had no significant relationship with FSD.ConclusionSubclinical hypothyroidism is not the risk factor for FSD in urban women of China.

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“…In another study, a survey showed that 37.9 percent of the young and middle-aged women in Hong Kong had sexual dysfunction 41 . Similarly, Luo et al suggested that the incidence of sexual dysfunction in Chinese women was 26.5 percent, less than onethird 42 . Factors contributing to the diverse rates include various sociocultural backgrounds, sample selection, assessment methods, assessment procedures and different cutoff values.…”

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Sexual dysfunction and health condition in Chinese doctor: prevalence and risk factors

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To our knowledge, little attention has been paid to the sexual function of health workers. The aim of the present study was to assess the frequency of sexual dysfunction among Chinese doctors. In addition, the risk factors for sexual dysfunction were analyzed. This was a questionnaire-based multicenter cross-sectional survey performed in five large academic medical centers in China. A total of 539 male doctors, 547 female doctors were evaluated. We analyzed doctors' demographic characteristics, quality of life, sexual function and attitudes towards sexual problems. Chinese doctors are at high risk of sexual dysfunction and poor health. The prevalence of sexual dysfunction appears to increase with age, and is associated with various social and demographic factors including monthly income, physical exercise, working hours, night shift and health-related quality. The quality of life and sexual health of doctors deserves special attention as a significant public health concern. Alleviating work pressure, increasing income, improving quality of life and therapeutic sexual problems should be considered comprehensively.

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“…Despite the higher prevalence of hypothyroidism in women, there are more studies on sexual dysfunction in men than in women [ 5 ]. Although, in last years, some research has been conducted with larger samples of women with subclinical hypothyroidism [ 13 , 14 ], little attention has been paid to sexuality in women with primary hypothyroidism treated with levothyroxine [ 4 , 5 ]. Furthermore, the studies use small samples and the patients are not always euthyroid women [ 5 , 8 , 9 , 15 ].…”

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Sexual Function in Levothyroxine-Treated Hypothyroid Women and Women without Hypothyroidism: A Case-Control

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Background: Levothyroxine is the most common treatment to normalize thyroid hormones levels and to reduce primary hypothyroidism symptoms. Aim: To assess sexual function in women with levothyroxine-treated hypothyroidism and women without hypothyroidism. Methods: A case-control study was performed with 152 women with levothyroxine-treated hypothyroidism and 238 women without hypothyroidism. An online survey was used to collect socio-demographic data and the answers to the Women Sexual Function (WSF) questionnaire. Results: Women with levothyroxine-treated hypothyroidism showed a higher prevalence of sexual dysfunction than women in the control group (31.60% vs. 16.40%), furthermore the presence of hypothyroidism increased the risk of sexual dysfunction (p = 0.002, OR: 2.29 (1.36−3.88)). The most affected domains were ‘desire’ (p < 0.001), ‘arousal’ (p = 0.003) and ‘penetration pain’ (p = 0.020). In hypothyroid women, age increased the risk of sexual dysfunctions (p = 0.009, OR: 1.07 (1.01−1.12)), however when age was adjusted (ANCOVA) the sexual dysfunction remained in women with hypothyroidism in all domains. Conclusions: Hypothyroidism is associated with an increase in the prevalence of sexual dysfunction even if treated with levothyroxine and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels are normalized. Relevance to clinical practice: Sexual function in hypothyroid women should be assessed before and after starting the treatment.

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Elevated free triiodothyronine may lead to female sexual dysfunction in Chinese urban women: A hospital-based survey

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Subclinical hypothyroidism would not lead to female sexual dysfunction in Chinese women

Subclinical hypothyroidism would not lead to female sexual dysfunction in Chinese women

Sexual dysfunction and health condition in Chinese doctor: prevalence and risk factors

Sexual Function in Levothyroxine-Treated Hypothyroid Women and Women without Hypothyroidism: A Case-Control

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