OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare female sexual function after surgical treatment of anterior vaginal prolapse with either small intestine submucosa grafting or traditional colporrhaphy. METHODS Subjects were randomly assigned, preoperatively, to the small intestine submucosa graft (n = 29) or traditional colporrhaphy (n = 27) treatment group. Postoperative outcomes were analyzed...

BACKGROUND Opiate abuse in males has significant effects on their sexual functions. In contrast, sexuality in females is a multidimensional issue that can strongly be affected by several factors in their partners. However, only a limited number of studies have assessed the role of males' opioid dependency in their female partners' sexual function. OBJECTIVES The present study aimed to evaluat...

BACKGROUND Clinical studies evaluating the effectiveness and safety of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5is) for female sexual dysfunction have reported conflicting results. OBJECTIVES To systematically review evidence from studies comparing PDE5is with placebo in the treatment of female sexual dysfunction. SEARCH STRATEGY Searches of PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and Embase database...

Background and objectives: Female sexual dysfunction is a very common health problem that affects 25-65% of women. Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (Lamiaceae) has been reported in folk medicine for treatment of nervous debility, so this study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of M. officinalis to improve female libido. Methods: Eighty ni...

INTRODUCTION Female sexual function changes considerably during pregnancy and the postpartum period. In addition, women's physical and mental health, endocrine secretion, and internal and external genitalia vary during these times. However, there are limited studies on the relationship between delivery and sexual function. AIM The present study aimed to demonstrate the association between sex...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of the fetal head station at attempted operative vaginal delivery (aOVD), and specifically midpelvic or low aOVD, on female and male sexual function and symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) at 6 months. DESIGN Prospective population-based cohort study. SETTING 1,941 women with singleton term fetuses in vertex presentation with midpelvic or low aOVD betwee...

INTRODUCTION Pregnancy and birth giving are two of the most important and common effective factors influencing female sexual function. Sexual dysfunction can affect women's quality of life and marriage. This research tried to determine the relation between labor type and long term sexual function in primipara women of Sabzevar, Iran. METHODS This cross-sectional study took place in Sabzevar h...

Introduction. Urinary incontinence (UI) is a debilitating condition that can cause discomfort, embarrassment, loss of confidence; it can lead to withdrawal from social life, and adversely affects physical and mental health, sexual function and quality of life (QoL) in women. Aim. The aim is to determine the impact of combined pelvic floor rehabilitation (PFR) on UI, female sexual dysfunction, a...

AIM To evaluate the impact of SPARC on female sexual function. METHODS 151 women with a mean age of 60 ± 11.90 and SUI had a complete urodynamic investigation and underwent SPARC operation. 98 women completed the validated female sexual function index questionnaire (FSFI) at baseline and 94 women at follow-up. A minimum follow-up of 12 months was required for study inclusion. RESULTS 52/98 ...

A number of studies have reported the association of sexual problems with ankylosing spondylitis (AS); however, the results have been conflicting. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of AS on sexual function. To develop a more comprehensive understanding of sexual function in patients with AS, a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature up to 2013 was conducted. Studie...