Elevated prolactin levels seem to be associated with impaired sexuality. The clinical significance of macroprolactinemia, associated with the predominance of high molecular mass circulating forms of prolactin, is still poorly understood. This study was aimed at investigating sexual function in young women with macroprolactinemia. The study enrolled 14 young women with macroprolactinemia, 14 wit...

BACKGROUND The existing literature is contradictory regarding effects of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) on sexual functions. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of type I and II FGM/C on sexual function of Egyptian women. METHODS We recruited 197 cut women and 197 control women from those visiting Assiut University hospitals for different reasons. We asked each woman to...

Objective: Objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of PACR on sexual function and climacteric symptoms in peri-menopausal women. In addition, data of clinical chemistry and antioxidative capacity were collected. Study design: In the double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 80 peri-menopausal women were supplemented with 4 tablets Lady Prelox® (PACR: Pine Bark Extract, L-Arginine, L-Cit...

Objective: Female sexual dysfunction is a common condition that negatively impacts the psychological health and quality of life affectedindividuals. Therefore, this study aims to assess function changes in women using hormonal non-hormonal contraceptives.Methods: We assessed 380 who visited three Family Health Centers Manisa, Turkey. Sexual Function Index (FSFI) andBeck Depression Inventory (BD...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was detection of Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) scores of married women living in North Eastern Black Sea region of Turkey and comparison with demographic data. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted at a University Hospital, gynecology and obstetrics outpatient clinic. Married women between 18-50 years of age, without any com...

Objectives: To examine the differences in sexual functions between women using copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD) and levonorgestrel system (LND-IUS). Methods: A total of 125 ages 20 40 were included study. The demographic data all participants recorded. Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) was performed to participants. Study divided into 3 groups; 42 Cu-IUD users, LND-IUS 41 control (not use ...

INTRODUCTION Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is characterized by low sexual desire that causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty. AIM The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of the 5-HT1A agonist/5-HT2A antagonist flibanserin in premenopausal women with HSDD. METHODS This was a randomized, placebo-controlled trial in which premenopausal women with HSDD...

BACKGROUND Oral contraceptive is the most commonly used method of fertility control. Yasmin is a combination of a novel progestogen with anti-androgenic and anti-mineralcorticoid activities (3 mg Drospirenone (DRSP) and 30 microg ethinylestradiol (EE)). It has been shown in many clinical trials that Yasmin is an efficacious oral contraceptive, lacking undesired effects as with other oral contra...

Objective: To investigate a possible correlation between sexual hormonal status and presence of female sexual dysfunctions (FSD) through the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) in females with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Methods: We selected 39 SCI fertile-aged women. At visit 1 we assessed the 5 presence of FSD using the FSFI and all individuals were submitted to a haematic hormonal evaluation...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Failure of ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) occurs in around 10% of the patients. Compared to patients with functioning pouches, health related quality of life is deteriorated after failure. Sexual function in patients with pouch failure is however poorly studied. The aim was to study sexual function in patients with pelvic pouch failure; patients with functioning pouches...