background: sexuality is an important part of women’s health, quality of life, and general well-being. there are many factors influencing the female sexual function, including psychological, physiological, couple relationship, and socio-cultural factors. pregnancy plays an important role in the sexual function and behavior of women. objective: this study aims to evaluate the sexual function and...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of the present investigation was to assess sexual function among middle-aged women and determine related risk factors (personal and partner) for sexual dysfunction. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, women aged 40-59 years were requested to fill out the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and a general demographic questionnaire containing personal and partner data. ...

Background: Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) occurs frequently in women with breast cancer due to oncologic treatments. It is essential have a validated instrument diagnose and quantify FSD this population accurately. Objective: To validate the Function Index (FSFI). Method: The FSFI was applied 272 sexually active Mexican recent diagnosis of who had not initiated systemic treatment. Results: si...

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the frequency of sexual dysfunction among infertile women and evaluate difference between primary secondary infertility groups in terms menstrual pain, dyspareunia, smoking night shift variables based on Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) score. 
 Material Methods: Seventy group 29 participated this study. All participants were asked FSFI. The question...

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 Sexual problems are commonly seen in women with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). The objective of this study was to reveal the relationship between the severity of symptoms, sleep disorder, and sexual dysfunction in women with FMS. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 140 sexually active women with FMS aged 17-67 years who presented to our physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient cli...

Background: Numerous tools have been developed to assess female sexual dysfunction. Several of them also conducted validity tests. Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) is one these surveys that has effectively translated into several different languages. The previous study on the translation and validation FSFI-6 questionnaire Bahasa Indonesia used original form (FSFI...

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...

INTRODUCTION There are limited data on female sexual function after cystectomy for benign indications. AIMS To evaluate postoperative sexual items following cystectomy and continent urinary diversion for benign indications (e.g., severe incontinence, interstitial cystitis) in female patients. Furthermore, to review the studies investigating changes in women's sexual function after cystectomy....

BACKGROUND Obesity is rapidly increasing worldwide with negative effects on women's health, psychosocial factors and quality of life. Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a major public health problem that is worrying for many women physically, emotionally and socially. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to investigate the association of body weight with FSD and sexual satisfaction, in Il...