AIMS Pelvic organ prolapse involves physical changes to the genitals, potentially distressing to women. We hypothesized poorer genital body image in prolapsed women versus controls and that genital body image would correlate with sexual health. METHODS Seventy-four sexually active women, 13 with prolapse, 24 with surgically corrected prolapse, 37 without prolapse, completed the Genital Self I...

Las disfunciones sexuales femeninas (DSF) implican una alteración significativa en el usual comportamiento femenino. El Índice de Función Sexual Femenina (FSFI) examina seis dimensiones del funcionamiento sexual la mujer (deseo, excitación, lubricación, orgasmo, satisfacción, dolor). Se trata un estudio instrumental que evalúa las propiedades psicométricas muestra no clínica 330 mujeres peruana...

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 ...

The epidemiology of female sexual dysfunctions is still not well known. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) is a short questionnaire specially designed to assess female sexual response. This study aimed to evaluate the cross-cultural equivalence of the Portuguese version of the FSFI. The cross-cultural adaptation involved five steps: translation, back-translation, formal equivalence assessm...

This study aimed to evaluate the construct validity of a version of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). The version was inserted into a multidimensional questionnaire and applied face-to-face to 235 sterilized women. Non-response rate was 1.7%. The sample proved to be highly homogeneous, with low income and education. Cronbach's alpha of 0.948 indicated high internal consistency. Factor an...

Uterine fibroids are a common problem in women. Statistics showing 20-50% of fibroids produce symptoms and consequently patients seek surgical intervention to improve their quality of life. Treatments for fibroids are typically successful in controlling the fibroid disease, yet sexual function following invasive surgical treatments for fibroids can be jeopardized. The Sexual Function Index (FSF...

Abstract Introduction Female sexual dysfunction affects approximately 45% of women, and an even greater percentage those with overactive bladder (OAB). Sexual function, measured by the Function Index (FSFI), has been shown to improve treatment OAB. To date, no study compared effects percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) versus medication (anticholinergics (ACH) or beta-agonists (BAG)) on...

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...

Lichen Sclerosus (LS) can affect sexuality and quality of life (QoL). The aim this study is to evaluate the impact psychosexual counseling in women with LS. 158 + 18 years, newly diagnosed LS, referred North Denmark Regional Hospital from January 2018 November 2019 were included. randomized a 1:1 ratio usual care or an intervention group receiving up till 8 individual consultations specialist s...