Prevalence of sexual dysfunction in pregnancy

Daud, Shaari; Zahid, Akmal Zulayla Mohd; Mohamad, Mariam; Abdullah, Bahiyah; Mohamad, Noor Azura Noor

doi:10.1007/s00404-019-05273-y

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“…Before the COVID‐19 pandemic, there were many studies in the literature demonstrating that sexual function decreased in pregnant women, especially in the third trimester 9,10,17‐19 . In the present study, dysfunction was detected in all pregnant women in the second and third trimesters.…”

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“…Before the COVID-19 pandemic, there were many studies in the literature demonstrating that sexual function decreased in pregnant women, especially in the third trimester. 9,10,[17][18][19] In the present study, situation and there are no scientific data on how the pandemic will affect the sexual lives of pregnant women in the coming months or years. It is believed that the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and sexual dysfunction can be prevented using online courses that pregnant women can attend with their partners, which could have positive effects on the psychological and physiological development of pregnant women.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Risk factors for sexual dysfunction in pregnant women during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Karakaş

Azemi

Şimşek

et al. 2020

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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confidence: 52%

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Risk factors for sexual dysfunction in pregnant women during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Karakaş

Azemi

Şimşek

et al. 2020

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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“…Regardless of whether the participants were in the CN group or IVF group, more than 75% of women reported sexual dysfunction concerns in each trimester, consistent with previous reports of a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction in pregnant women. 9,13 The high proportion of pregnant women who worry about sexual dysfunction indicates that sexual function concerns are a significant burden to pregnant women. Interestingly, fewer women in the IVF group than those in the CN group reported sexual function concerns, although the difference was not significant.…”

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“…8 A recent study estimated the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in pregnancy was 81% based on a Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) cutoff score of 26.55. 9 Another study of sexual function during pregnancy in Poland found pregnant women were most sexually active in the second trimester and sexual function significantly decreased in the third trimester. 10 Sexual experiences throughout pregnancy can promote commitment, love, trust, and intimacy between a couple.…”

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Differences in the Sexual Function and Sexual Healthcare Needs of Pregnant Women Who Underwent in Vitro Fertilization and Women Who Conceived Naturally at Each Trimester: A Prospective Cohort Study

Huang

Liou

et al. 2020

Sexual Medicine

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Introduction Infertility may negatively impact sexual function. Women with fertility problems usually prioritize treatment for infertility, but their sexual function in each trimester of pregnancy is poorly researched. Aim To compare the sexual function and sexual healthcare needs of women who underwent successful in vitro fertilization (IVF group) and women who conceived naturally (CN group) during each trimester. Methods Longitudinal prospective cohort study was conducted from August 2016 to July 2018. The IVF group ( n = 100) was recruited from a leading reproductive treatment center; the CN group ( n = 100), at the prenatal clinic of a medical center in central Taiwan. Questionnaires were mailed to women in the 10th–11th gestational week; 70 women in the IVF group and 75 in the CN group completed all 3 questionnaires, during the 10th–11th, 20th–21st, and 30th–31st gestational weeks. Main Outcome Measures Female Sexual Function Index and Nursing Intervention on Sexual Healthcare needs were compared between groups in each trimester. Results Most participants reported sexual dysfunction concerns during pregnancy. In the first trimester, the Female Sexual Function Index score was significantly lower in the IVF group than in the CN group (18.13 ± 6.27 vs 20.34 ± 5.87, respectively; P < .05). Sexual healthcare needs at the permission level were significantly lower in the IVF group than in the CN group (10.78 ± 2.41 vs 11.79 ± 2.67, respectively; P < .05). Conclusion The IVF group had lower sexual function in the first trimester than the CN group. Sexual function improved in the second trimester in the IVF group but decreased throughout pregnancy in the CN group. The CN group had a greater need for sexual healthcare nursing intervention at the permission level than the IVF group. Huang C-Y, Liou C-F, Lu Y-C, et al. Differences in the Sexual Function and Sexual Healthcare Needs of Pregnant Women Who Underwent In Vitro Fertilization and Women Who Conceived Naturally at Each Trimester: A Prospective Cohort Study. Sex Med 2020;8:709–717.

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“…An essential component of the health care of pregnant women during pregnancy is to assess sexual function [ 19 ] and mental health [ 20 ]. However, despite the importance and high prevalence of sexual dysfunction [ 21 ], most people do not address the problem due to embarrassment or lack of view it as a medical problem [ 22 ]. Based on the review carried out on the available texts, there was no available study examining the relationship between pregnant women’s sexual function and mental health (stress, anxiety, depression) during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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The relationship between sexual function and mental health in Iranian pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic

Effati-Daryani

Jahanfar

Mohammadi

et al. 2021

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background Sexual function, a significant contributor to quality of life, is affected by various factors, including overall mental health. COVID-19 is a current pandemic that influences the mental health of various populations, especially pregnant women. Despite the importance of sexual health, the specific nature of its relationship to overall mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic is not clearly defined. Thus, this study investigates the relationship between sexual function and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iranian pregnant women. Methods This descriptive-analytical, cross-sectional study was carried out among 437 pregnant women using the sociodemographic and obstetrics characteristics questionnaire, Female Sexual Function Inventory, Stress, Depression, and Anxiety Scales. Random sampling was employed to select pregnant women who had a medical record in Health Centers of Tabriz city, Iran. The questionnaires were sent to the participants’ cell phones via WhatsApp or text messages, including links of questionnaires and the participants completed these questionnaires. Spearman correlation test was used to determine the relationship between sexual function and stress, anxiety, and depression. Generalized linear modeling was used to estimate each of the independent variables (sociodemographic characteristics, stress, anxiety, and depression) on the dependent variable (sexual function). Results The mean (Standard Deviation) sexual functioning (total) score was 20.0 (8.50) from the available range of 2 to 36. The mean (SD) of depression, stress, and anxiety scale was 4.81 (5.22), 5.13 (4.37), and 7.86 (4.50) (possible score ranging from 0 to 21), respectively. Based on Spearman’s correlation test, there was a significant reverse correlation between the total sexual function score and stress, anxiety, and depression, indicating that all three variables negatively impacted sexual functioning. Variables such as mild stress, spouse type of job, sufficient household income, living with parents, higher marital satisfaction, and higher gestational age had a significant, positive impact on sexual function and could predict 35.8% of the variance model. Conclusions Sexual functioning was significantly impacted by stress, anxiety, and depression – all of which are heightened during a pandemic. This topic warrants further study, and the general public should be educated on the protective influence of safe sex/intimacy on overall mental health.

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Prevalence of sexual dysfunction in pregnancy

Cited by 26 publications

References 31 publications

Risk factors for sexual dysfunction in pregnant women during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Risk factors for sexual dysfunction in pregnant women during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Differences in the Sexual Function and Sexual Healthcare Needs of Pregnant Women Who Underwent in Vitro Fertilization and Women Who Conceived Naturally at Each Trimester: A Prospective Cohort Study

The relationship between sexual function and mental health in Iranian pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic

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