Impact of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus on Sexual Function: A Case–Control Study

Nunes, Sthefanie K.; Rudge, Cibele Vieira Cunha; Quiroz, Sofia C B; Hallur, Raghavendra Lakshmana Shetty; Prudêncio, Caroline Baldini; Pinheiro, Fabiane Affonso; Filho, Carlos Izaias Sartorão; Odland, Jon Øyvind; Calderon, Iracema de Mattos Paranhos; Barbosa, Angélica Mércia Pascon; Rudge, Marilza Vieira Cunha

doi:10.1089/jwh.2019.7794

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“…In the present study, the score of sexual satisfaction had a significantly positive correlation with the score of marital satisfaction in women with gestational diabetes. Previous studies report a direct correlation between sexual satisfaction and marital satisfaction, with a higher sexual satisfaction accompanied by a higher marital satisfaction (43). In fact, sexual satisfaction is strongly related to marital satisfaction (40).…”

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“…Satisfaction with sexual relations is a major factor contributing to marital satisfaction, and affects the health and quality of life of the couples. In fact, a mutual relationship exists between sexual satisfaction and marital satisfaction (43).…”

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“…Diagnosis of gestational diabetes considerably modifies daily lifestyle, and these modifications potentially affect sexual function (41). Inadequate attention to sexual problems can lead to sexual dissatisfaction, and may affect marital and family relationships over time (43).…”

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Factors Related to Sexual Satisfaction in Women with Gestational Diabetes in the Third Trimester

Zare¹,

Simbar²,

Ozgoli³

et al. 2020

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Background: Sexual satisfaction is important for maintaining pregnant women’s self-esteem and interpersonal relationships, and serves as a major indicator of health. Affecting a woman's sexual issues will indirectly affect her quality of life. The present study aimed to examine the factors related to sexual satisfaction in women with gestational diabetes in the third trimester. Method: This cross-sectional descriptive-analytic study was conducted in 2019 on 120 women with gestational diabetes visiting the clinics affiliated with Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. Multistage random cluster sampling was performed, and the sample was selected in a non-probability and convenience manner. The data collection instruments included a demographic and midwifery-related information questionnaire, Hudson’s Index of Sexual Satisfaction, the Female Sexual Function Index, ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale (short version), the Female Sexual Distress Scale, The World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire, the Parental Distress Questionnaire, and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale. Data were analyzed in SPSS 23 by using descriptive statistics, chi-squared test, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney U test, and Spearman correlation coefficient. Results: Results showed that about 50% of women with gestational diabetes had low and moderate sexual satisfaction. In women with gestational diabetes, sexual satisfaction was positively correlated with sexual function (β = 0.215, p = 0.02) and marital satisfaction (β = 0.298, p = 0.003), and negatively correlated with depression (β = -0.269, p = 0.05). Conclusion: Half of the women with gestational diabetes had low and moderate sexual satisfaction. Marital satisfaction, sexual function, and depression significantly predicted sexual satisfaction in women with gestational diabetes. Examination of sexual function, marital satisfaction, and depression must be part of the routine evaluation for women with gestational diabetes. To increase the sexual satisfaction of these women, it is essential to offer interventions for reducing depression and improving sexual function, marital satisfaction and, thus, their quality of life. Keywords: Sexual satisfaction, gestational diabetes, pregnancy

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Factors Related to Sexual Satisfaction in Women with Gestational Diabetes in the Third Trimester

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Simbar²,

Ozgoli³

et al. 2020

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“…In some studies, no significant differences were found between women with gestational diabetes and healthy women in terms of sexual function [10,11]. Another study showed that women with gestational diabetes had a higher incidence of sexual dysfunction and lower scores for all domains than low-risk pregnant women [3,9]. No study has been reported in Iran on the effect of gestational diabetes on sexual function.…”

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“…but there is insufficient evidence on whether gestational diabetes mellitus can impair sexual function [9]. The data about female sexual function of women with gestational diabetes are controversial.…”

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Gestational Diabetes as a Predictor of Sexual Dysfunction in Pregnant Women

Zare

Simbar

Ozgoli

et al. 2021

J Holist Nurs Midwifery

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Introduction: Pregnancy is associated with changes in sexual function and perhaps many more sexual problems when accompanied by particular disorders such as gestational diabetes. Objective: The present study was conducted to investigate factors associated with sexual functions in women with gestational diabetes. Materials and Methods: The present analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 women with gestational diabetes (150) and low-risk pregnant women (150) attending clinics affiliated to Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences in the north of Iran in 2019. A multistage cluster random sampling method was used, and samples were selected by convenience sampling method. The study data were collected using a demographic and obstetrics questionnaire, female sexual distress scale-revised, prenatal distress questionnaire, world health organization quality of life questionnaire, depression, anxiety, stress questionnaire, and a female sexual function index. Data analysis was done by descriptive statistics indicators, the Chi-square test, t-test, and multivariate linear regression. Results: The frequency of sexual dysfunction was 87.3% in women with gestational diabetes and 34.67% in low-risk pregnant women. Compared to women with low-risk-pregnancy, women with gestational diabetes reported lower sexual function scores (P=0.001). Women with gestational diabetes experience lower quality of life (P<0.05) than low-risk pregnant women. Besides, women with gestational diabetes experience higher levels of stress (P=0.001), more prenatal concerns (P=0.014), and higher sexual distress (P<0.05). The linear regression test showed that gestational diabetes in pregnant women predicts a significant reduction in sexual desire (β=-0.599; P= 0.001). Conclusion: Gestational diabetes predicts a significant reduction in sexual function during pregnancy due to the physical and psychological effects of gestational diabetes. Thus, it is recommended that pregnant women with gestational diabetes should be trained and counseled about gestational diabetes control and sexual function.

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Viability of ex-vivo myography as a diagnostic tool for rectus abdominis muscle electrical activity collected at Cesarean section within a diamater cohort study

Reyes

Barbosa²,

Juliana³

et al. 2022

BioMed Eng OnLine

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Background Ex-vivo myography enables the assessment of muscle electrical activity response. This study explored the viability of determining the physiological responses in muscles without tendon, as rectus abdominis muscle (RAM), through ex-vivo myography to assess its potential as a diagnostic tool. Results All tested RAM samples (five different samples) show patterns of electrical activity. A positive response was observed in 100% of the programmed stimulation. RAM 3 showed greater weight (0.47 g), length (1.66 cm), and width (0.77 cm) compared to RAM 1, RAM 2, RAM 4 and RAM 5 with more sustained electrical activity over time, a higher percentage of fatigue was analyzed at half the time of the electrical activity. The order of electrical activity (Mn) was RAM 3 > RAM 5 > RAM 1 > RAM 4 > RAM 2. No electrical activity was recorded in the Sham group. Conclusions This study shows that it is feasible to assess the physiological responses of striated muscle without tendon as RAM, obtained at C-section, under ex vivo myography. These results could be recorded, properly analyzed, and demonstrated its potential as a diagnostic tool for rectus abdominis muscle electrical activity.

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Impact of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus on Sexual Function: A Case–Control Study

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Factors Related to Sexual Satisfaction in Women with Gestational Diabetes in the Third Trimester

Factors Related to Sexual Satisfaction in Women with Gestational Diabetes in the Third Trimester

Gestational Diabetes as a Predictor of Sexual Dysfunction in Pregnant Women

Viability of ex-vivo myography as a diagnostic tool for rectus abdominis muscle electrical activity collected at Cesarean section within a diamater cohort study

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