(340) Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Sickle Cell Disease

Abstract Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic hemoglobinopathy with clinical and epidemiological relevance. Its manifestations directly affect the quality of life affected individuals. There gap in literature regarding approach to aspects related sexual reproductive health people sickle disease, especially female population, given that most available studies evaluated men. The aim this study was assess adult women SCD. Objective Methods We prospectively 29 SCD median age 34 (26.5 - 40). Nineteen had HbSS 10 HbSC hemoglobinopathies. Quantitative data on sociodemographic, biological, characteristics were collected. Sexual dysfunction assessed using Female Function Index (FSFI). Results at diagnosis 9(1-22) years old, menarche 14(13-15) years, onset occurred average 19(16-20) years. activity reported by 75.8%. Of sexually active patients, 40.9% impaired function (the FSFI total score < 26.55). Median, 23.5 (1-32.5). scores each domain are detailed fig 1.The prevalent hypoactive desire, 72.7% women. Conclusions tremendously They present significant decrease overall satisfaction markedly reduced desire orgasmic function. Disclosure No