Sexual dysfunction in females with depression: a cross-sectional study

Sreelakshmy, K; Rajmohan, V; Kuriakose, Deepak; Nair, Rema V.

doi:10.1590/2237-6089-2016-0072

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“…Furthermore, in this study, there was no relationship between age, socioeconomic situation, occupation, and sexual function. [ 21 ] Another study of Spanish women showed that according to the regression model there was an inverse correlation between sexual function and depression. In addition, there was a positive relation between education and sexual function and a negative correlation between sexual function and age.…”

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Stress, anxiety, depression, and sexual dysfunction among postmenopausal women in Shiraz, Iran, 2015

Yazdanpanahi¹,

Nikkholgh²,

Akbarzadeh³

et al. 2018

J Fam Community Med

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BACKGROUND:Menopause is associated with decreased sexual activity and a feeling of decreased attractiveness and sexual potency. This study tested the hypothesis that sexual health in postmenopausal women is not the same as nonmenopausal women with regard to symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression.MATERIALS AND METHODS:This cross-sectional study was conducted in 12 health centers in Shiraz between April and September 2015; 310 postmenopausal women included by convenient sampling. Data were collected through the Female Sexual Function Index, and depression anxiety stress scale 21 questionnaires. Analysis performed using SPSS version 22 and included descriptive statistics, Chi-square or Fisher's exact test, and Pearson correlation and linear regression; p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.RESULTS:The percentage of women with sexual dysfunction in the present study was 88.7%. There was a significant relationship between stress (p = 0.04), anxiety (p = 0.01), and sexual dysfunction. Furthermore, there was a statistically significant relationship between depression (p = 0.003) and sexual dysfunction. Pearson correlation coefficient showed that there was an inverse relationship among stress (−0.24), anxiety (−0.25), depression (−0.30), and sexual function. In addition, linear regression results showed that depression was the most important factor in the description of sexual dysfunction.CONCLUSION:This study showed that there is an association of the status of mental health and sexual function in post-menopausal women. However, more studies should be carried out to find the confounders.

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Stress, anxiety, depression, and sexual dysfunction among postmenopausal women in Shiraz, Iran, 2015

Yazdanpanahi¹,

Nikkholgh²,

Akbarzadeh³

et al. 2018

J Fam Community Med

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“…Studies have shown a high prevalence of female sexual dysfunction in depressed women, regardless of type and severity of depression (25,37). Sexual dysfunction occurs at any stage of the sexual response cycle and reduces the quality of life of many women.…”

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Association of sexual function and psychological symptoms (depression, anxiety and stress) in women with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis

Moshfeghy

Tahari

Janghorban

et al. 2020

J Turkish German Gynecol Assoc

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Objective: Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) is a common vaginal infection which could affect the quality of life, romantic relationships, and sexual performance. There is some evidence that psychological problems result in an increased incidence of RVVC by changing the immune systems of individuals. The aim of this study was to determine the association of sexual function and psychological factors including depression, anxiety, and stress in women with RVVC. Material and Methods: Study design was case controlled. Equal numbers of women with RVVC and uninfected women referred to gynecology clinics were selected, using convenience purposive sampling. Two samples of vaginal discharge were prepared from each person. One sample was examined microscopically and the second was cultured on Sabouraud Agar. Data collection tools used for this study included demographic questionnaire, Female Sexual Function Index, Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 19). Results: Less sexual satisfaction [odds ratio (OR): 0.608, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.421-0.878] and less orgasm (OR: 0.741, 95% CI: 0.530-0.998) was associated with RVVC. In patients with RVVC, the levels of depression, anxiety and stress were significantly higher compared to those of healthy individuals. Conclusion: Depression, anxiety and stress in the past four weeks are related to an increased risk of RVVC. There is an association between depression, anxiety and stress, sexual satisfaction, and orgasm with RVVC. It may be that psychological interventions and sexual counseling can be effective in improving RVVC.

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“…Mental disorders such as anxiety may reduce lubrication and clitoral vascular congestion and result in reduction of sexual arousal [ 34 ]. Also women with depression experience more sexual dysfunction [ 35 ]. Reduced sleep quality may be a cause of sleepiness during the day [ 36 ], which may result in accidents, decreased attention, alertness, and concentration, and reduced sexual drive [ 37 ].…”

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Do Sleeping Disorders Impair Sexual Function in Married Iranian Women of Reproductive Age? Results from a Cross-Sectional Study

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Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between sleep quality and sexual function among Iranian women. Methods This study was conducted on 277 married women of reproductive age. The inclusion criteria were as follows: married women aged 18–45 years, with at least basic literacy, and women married monogamously for at least one year. The following tools were used for gathering data: a demographic questionnaire; Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI); Insomnia Severity Index (ISI); Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS); and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Pearson correlation coefficients, independent t-tests, chi-square tests, and linear regression analyses were used to analyze the data. Results There was a significant inverse relation between poor sleep quality (r = −0.13, P = 0.02), daytime sleepiness (r = −0.39, P < 0.001), insomnia (r = −0.35, P < 0.001), and sexual function. Sexual desire was significantly related to sleep quality and insomnia (P < 0.001). Sexual arousal (r = −0.18, r = −0.29, P < 0.001), lubrication (r = −0.21, r = −0.3, −0.12, P < 0.001), orgasms (r = 0.17, r = −0.15, P < 0.001), and sexual satisfaction (r = −0.02, −r = 0.3, r = −0.15, P < 0.001) were significantly related to all types of sleep disorders (poor sleep quality, insomnia, and sleepiness). Pain during intercourse was significantly associated with poor sleep quality and insomnia. With each unit decrease in sleep quality, sexual function decreased by 0.49 (P < 0.001), and with each unit increase in the delay of sleep onset, sexual function decreased by 1.58 (P = 0.04). Conclusion Results of this study showed that there was a significant relationship between sleep quality and sexual function in Iranian women of reproductive age. The quality of sleep among reproductive-aged women merits the attention of health care providers and policy makers.

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Sexual dysfunction in females with depression: a cross-sectional study

Cited by 38 publications

References 12 publications

Stress, anxiety, depression, and sexual dysfunction among postmenopausal women in Shiraz, Iran, 2015

Stress, anxiety, depression, and sexual dysfunction among postmenopausal women in Shiraz, Iran, 2015

Association of sexual function and psychological symptoms (depression, anxiety and stress) in women with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis

Do Sleeping Disorders Impair Sexual Function in Married Iranian Women of Reproductive Age? Results from a Cross-Sectional Study

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