OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors of female sexual dysfunction together with the concerns of women about sexuality during pregnancy. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 207 healthy, sexually active pregnant women were enrolled in the study. Demographic data of all participants were noted and sexual functions were evaluated by Female Sexu...

BACKGROUND The sexual function of menopausal women is influenced by several factors. OBJECTIVES We aimed to investigate the association between exercise and sexual function among postmenopausal women residing in Northern Iran. PATIENTS AND METHODS Using a multistage, randomized sampling method, 405 postmenopausal women, aged 40 to 65 years, were recruited to participate in this population-b...

Background & aim: Female sexual function (FSD) is a multifactorial phenomenon. Sexual function is influenced by different personal and environmental factors. This study aimed to evaluate FSD and its contributing factors using female sexual function index (FSFI). Methods:This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 264 women referring to 11 health centers of Sabzevar, Iran during Octo...

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 ...

BACKGROUND Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a highly prevalent and often underestimated problem. However, large-scale, population-based epidemiological surveys of FSD are scarce in China. The present study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence and the potential risk factors of FSD across a selection of social groups in Beijing, China, based on the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). MET...

Introduction Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in depression albeit common is strikingly understudied. The condition, if addressed properly, can be readily cured, improving the quality of life of the patient. Methods A consecutive sample of drug-naïve married female patients with depression was assessed. Depression was diagnosed using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorder...

PURPOSE to translate from English into Portuguese, adapt culturally and validate the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). METHODS knowing the objectives of this research, two Brazilian translators have prepared a version each from the FSFI into Portuguese. Both versions have then been retro-translated into English by two English translators. After harmonizing the differences, they have been p...

OBJECTIVES To compare sexual function in women before and after the midurethral sling procedure for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). METHODS A total of 75 women undergoing surgery for SUI between September 2005 and September 2006 were recruited for this study. Those who completed the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively were included in the analysi...

PURPOSE To evaluate sexual function in postmenopausal women diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. METHODS Case-control study with 195 postmenopausal women (amenorrhea ≥1 year, FSH≥30 mIU/mL, aged 43 to 69 years) seen at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medical Sciences of Santa Casa de São Paulo and in the Basic Units of the Family Health Program of São Paulo. Clinical data...

BACKGROUND Sexual function among women undergoing hemodialysis (HD) is under-studied and there is no consensus about the effect of sexual dysfunction (SD) on their quality of life (QoL). We aimed to determine the prevalence of SD and to compare QoL between women undergoing maintenance HD with and without SD. METHODS We included female end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients undergoing HD duri...