The Effects of Alcohol Dependence on the Quality of Life and Sex Life of Women

Dişsiz, Melike; Beji, Nezihe Kızılkaya; Öskay, Ümran

doi:10.3109/10826084.2015.1013129

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“…Regarding clinical variables, sex differences are observed. It was found that women who sought treatment for alcohol dependence presented more depressive symptoms at the beginning of the treatment, which had been previously described in other countries (26, 29, 46, 47). It has been described that depressive symptoms in alcohol-dependent women are related to a greater craving (which can lead to a relapse), and this issue has not been observed in the male sex (30, 31, 47, 48).…”

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Mood Disorders and Severity of Addiction in Alcohol-Dependent Patients Could Be Mediated by Sex Differences

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Background: Alcohol dependence is highly prevalent in the general population; some differences in alcohol use and dependence between women and men have been described, including outcomes and ranging from biological to social variables. This study aims to compare the severity of alcohol dependence with clinical and psychopathological characteristics between sexes. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in alcohol-dependent outpatients; the recruitment period was 7 years. The assessment of these patients was carried out by obtaining sociodemographic characteristics and using the Semi-structured Clinical Interview for Axis I and II (SCID-I and SCID-II), European version of the Addiction Severity Index (EuropASI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and State–Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) scales. Variables were compared and analyzed. Results: The sample was composed of 178 patients (74.2% males and 25.8% females) with a mean age of 46.52 ± 9.86. No sociodemographic differences were found between men and women. Females had a higher rate of suicide attempts and depression symptoms at the treatment onset. When results of EuropASI were compared, females had worse psychological and employment results than males. According to consumption variables, males had an earlier onset of alcohol use, had more regular alcohol use, and develop alcohol dependence earlier than females. Conclusions: According to results, there are sex-dependent differences (severity and other variables such as mood or suicide) in alcohol dependence. Thus, this may implicate the need of future specific research and treatment programs based on the specific necessities of each sex.

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“…For example, alcohol has been found to attenuate sexual arousal in young women at higher doses 30 . Another study found associations between alcohol dependence and lower total FSFI scores and domain scores, suggesting that clinically diagnosed alcohol dependence may negatively impact female sexual function 31 . Our study did not evaluate those with diagnosable alcohol disorders or alcohol dependence specifically, which may explain the difference in findings, such that the relationship between potentially hazardous or moderate drinking and sexual function may be different than the relationship between alcohol dependence or heavy alcohol intake and sexual function.…”

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Association Between Alcohol Use and Female Sexual Dysfunction From the Data Registry on Experiences of Aging, Menopause, and Sexuality (DREAMS)

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Introduction Sexual dysfunction is a common problem in women and the nature of its association with alcohol use remains unclear. Aim To explore the association between alcohol use and female sexual dysfunction (FSD). Methods Associations between self-reported drinking and sexual function were evaluated in 2,253 women presenting for consultation to a women’s health specialty clinic. A short version of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT-C) was used to evaluate alcohol use. Women with an AUDIT-C ≥3 were considered at risk for hazardous drinking. Multivariable regression, controlling for depression, anxiety, and abuse (childhood and recent), was used to assess the association between alcohol consumption and FSD (defined as a Female Sexual Function Index [FSFI] ≤26.55 and Female Sexual Distress Scale [FSDS] ≥11) in sexually active women. Main Outcome Measure The main study outcome measure was the presence of FSD as defined by a score ≤26.55 on the FSFI and ≥11 on the FSDS. Results 57% of the 1,649 sexually active women were classified as having FSD; 80% reported any alcohol use and 38% reported drinking patterns with the potential to be hazardous. The women at risk for hazardous drinking had significantly higher FSFI domain scores indicating better sexual function ( P ≤ .001). However, in multivariable analyses, there was no significant difference in the rates of FSD across alcohol use categories in women. Conclusion In women presenting for consultation to a women’s health specialty clinic, an association between alcohol use and FSFI scores was seen, in which greater risk of hazardous drinking was associated with better sexual function scores. However, when sexual distress was included to define sexual dysfunction, those with FSD were not at higher risk of hazardous drinking. Given the complex nature of FSD, additional study is needed to further clarify these relationships. Kling JM, Sidhu K, Rullo J, et al. Association Between Alcohol Use and Female Sexual Dysfunction From the Data Registry on Experiences of Aging, Menopause, and Sexuality (DREAMS). Sex Med 2019;7:162–168.

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“…On the other hand, M. Dişsiz, N. Beji & Ü. Oskay [7] found that women with alcohol dependency had lower WHOQOL-BREF-TR subsizes and lower overall FSFI scores and subsizes, but higher BDI scores than the healthy group. They concluded that alcohol addiction has a negative impact on the quality of life and sexual life of women.…”

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Alcoholic Behaviour and Assessment of the Quality of Life of Reproductive Age Women in Eastern Siberia

Марянян¹,

Кузьмин²,

Atalyan³

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Proceedings of the International Conference on Health and Well-Being in Modern Society (ICHW 2019)

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The article analyzes the problem of alcohol behavior of women of reproductive age in Eastern Siberia and assessment of their quality of life. The authors analyze the current research of this problem and make a conclusion about the ambiguity of the solution of the problem of alcohol behavior in women and its connection with the quality of life. In a sample of 1,300 women (mean age 34.22±6.39), 816 of whom consumed alcohol, and 514 of whom consumed no alcohol, the authors conclude that women of reproductive age who consumed alcohol were less satisfied with their lives than women who did not consume alcohol, using the BDI and SF-12 methods and the Mann-Whitney U-criteria and the Pearson Chi-square. In addition, ethnic specificity was found to determine the relationship between alcohol use and life satisfaction and depressive symptoms. Finally, it turned out that depressive symptoms were predominantly related to the use of strong alcohol.

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The Effects of Alcohol Dependence on the Quality of Life and Sex Life of Women

Abstract: The alcohol dependence negatively affects the quality of life and sexual life in women.

Cited by 12 publications

References 33 publications

Mood Disorders and Severity of Addiction in Alcohol-Dependent Patients Could Be Mediated by Sex Differences

Mood Disorders and Severity of Addiction in Alcohol-Dependent Patients Could Be Mediated by Sex Differences

Association Between Alcohol Use and Female Sexual Dysfunction From the Data Registry on Experiences of Aging, Menopause, and Sexuality (DREAMS)

Alcoholic Behaviour and Assessment of the Quality of Life of Reproductive Age Women in Eastern Siberia

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