abstract background: the aim of this study was to compare the effects of the second- and third-generation oral contraceptives on women’s reproductive sexual function. materials and methods: this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted on 82 married women of reproductive age in tehran. samples were randomized into the groups receiving second- and third-generatio...

A satisfying sex life is an important component of overall well-being, but sexual dysfunction is common, especially in midlife women. The aim of this review is (a) to define sexual function and dysfunction, (b) to present theoretical models of female sexual response, (c) to examine longitudinal studies of how sexual function changes during midlife, and (d) to review treatment options. Four type...

Aims: Pelvic floor disorders such as urinary incontinence and pelvic and genital prolapse affect sexual function and quality of life. The aim of the present study was to compare the effect of anterior colporrhaphy and transobturator tape (TOT) surgeries on urinary incontinence and sexual function in women. Materials&Methods: This retrospective cohort clinical trial study was performed on 136 w...

INTRODUCTION TX-004HR is an investigational, applicator-free, vaginal soft gel capsule containing low-dose solubilized 17β-estradiol. The phase 3, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, multicenter REJOICE trial has shown TX-004HR to be safe and effective for the treatment of moderate to severe dyspareunia in postmenopausal women with vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA). AIM To evaluate...

INTRODUCTION Hormonal contraceptives can influence female sexual function. AIM The goal of this article was to provide a comprehensive review of the effects that various hormonal contraceptives may have on female sexual function. METHODS A Medline search was conducted using several terms related to and including the terms contraception, oral contraceptive, female sexual function, dyspareuni...

Background & aim: Sexual activity is one of the most important aspects of a marital life. Childbirth is also a major event in the life of women, and the period of postpartum is a time of emotional upheaval. Since women believe that vaginal delivery could negatively affect their sexual function after childbirth, they tend to give birth through caesarean section. Therefore, this study aimed to ev...

Research on multidimensional sexual perfectionism differentiates four forms: self-oriented, partner-oriented, partner-prescribed, and socially prescribed. Self-oriented sexual perfectionism reflects perfectionistic standards people apply to themselves as sexual partners; partner-oriented sexual perfectionism reflects perfectionistic standards people apply to their sexual partner; partner-prescr...