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Pio J, Valadares AL, Costa Paiva L. Female and male factors that impact on frequency of sexual intercourse in aging couples: a cross-sectional study. Menopause 2024; 31:871-878. [PMID: 39190363 DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000002409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the prevalence and factors associated with dyspareunia and the lack of sexual intercourse in women between 50 and 70 years cohabiting with their partners. METHODS This is a descriptive and exploratory cross-sectional study using the snowball technique with prospective data collection using a structured questionnaire to describe multiple aspects of health and sexuality among 266 cohabiting Brazilian couples aged 50 to 70. RESULTS The prevalence of lack of sexual activity was 20%. Factors associated with sexual inactivity were female sexual dysfunction (OR: 9.87, 95% CI: 3.24-30.10, P < 0.001), female dissatisfaction with the partner as a lover (OR: 5.86, 95% CI: 2.03-16.88, P = 0.001), male sexual dysfunction (OR: 4.51, 95% CI: 1.60-12.70, P = 0.004), and poor self-rated male health (OR: 3.66, 95% CI: 1.29-10.40, P = 0.015). The prevalence of dyspareunia was 42.3% in the sample of sexually active women. Factors associated with dyspareunia were female sexual dysfunction (OR: 2.7, 95%, CI: 1.26-5.77, P = 0.010), moderate/severe vaginal dryness (OR: 4.67, 95% CI: 2.21-9.87, P < 0.001), and vaginal discomfort (OR: 4.03, 95% CI: 1.77-9.17, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The results showed that male, female, and dyadic factors were associated with a lack of sexual activity. On the other hand, only female factors were associated with dyspareunia among sexually active couples.
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- Janaina Pio
- From the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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Shahrahmani N, Babazadeh R, Ebadi A. Sexual satisfaction of postmenopausal women: An integrative review. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0306207. [PMID: 39078815 PMCID: PMC11288452 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0306207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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A prerequisite for interventions for sexual satisfaction in postmenopausal women is a clear, objective measurement of the concept. Despite the large number of studies on the sexual satisfaction of postmenopausal women, there is no clear definition of sexual satisfaction in menopause. This study was conducted to investigate the concept of sexual satisfaction in postmenopausal women. The present study was carried out using an integrated review of data obtained from secondary sources, utilizing Whittemore and Knafl's method of bibliographic search. A literature search was performed without any data limitations in journals and international databases. The primary inclusion criterion was relevance to sexual satisfaction in postmenopausal women. The full texts of all these articles were evaluated using the checklists of the MMAT and PRISMA. Data were analyzed using MAXQDA 10 software using a constant comparison method. Meaning units were identified and coded. The codes were classified into subgroups and categories according to the characteristics, antecedents, and consequences of sexual satisfaction in postmenopausal women. During the integrative review of the 62 articles and three books, 580 codes about sexual satisfaction in menopause were extracted. The codes were grouped into three main attributes, five main antecedents, and three main consequences of sexual satisfaction in postmenopausal women. Four attributes, symptoms, or components were identified for the concept. These attributes were as follows: Change in sexual objective and subjective dimensions of sexual satisfaction after menopause, conditional sexual consent, change in behavior, and sexual function. These dimensions distinguish sexual satisfaction in menopause from other conditions. The concept of sexual satisfaction in menopause is a subjective (emotional interaction) and objective (physical interaction) experience that is conditioned by the fulfillment of expectations and the reconstruction of sexual relations while also being influenced by the change in sexual capacity during menopause.
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- Nasim Shahrahmani
- Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Life style institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Nursing Faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Simmons K, Llewellyn C, Bremner S, Gilleece Y, Norcross C, Iwuji C. The barriers and enablers to accessing sexual health and sexual well-being services for midlife women (aged 40-65 years) in high-income countries: A mixed-methods systematic review. WOMEN'S HEALTH (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2024; 20:17455057241277723. [PMID: 39305093 PMCID: PMC11418360 DOI: 10.1177/17455057241277723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024]
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Midlife, beginning at 40 years and extending to 65 years, a range that encompasses the late reproductive to late menopausal stages, is a unique time in women's lives, when hormonal and physical changes are often accompanied by psychological and social evolution. Access to sexual health and sexual well-being (SHSW) services, which include the prevention and management of sexually transmitted infections, contraception and the support of sexual function, pleasure and safety, is important for the health of midlife women, their relationships and community cohesion. The objective was to use the socio-ecological model to synthesise the barriers and enablers to SHSW services for midlife women in high-income countries. A systematic review of the enablers and barriers to women (including trans-gender and non-binary people) aged 40-65 years accessing SHSW services in high-income countries was undertaken. Four databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science and Google Scholar) were searched for peer-reviewed publications. Findings were thematically extracted and reported in a narrative synthesis. Eighty-one studies were included; a minority specifically set out to study SHSW care for midlife women. The key barriers that emerged were the intersecting disadvantage of under-served groups, poor knowledge, about SHSW, and SHSW services, among women and their healthcare professionals (HCPs), and the over-arching effect of stigma, social connections and psychological factors on access to care. Enablers included intergenerational learning, interdisciplinary and one-stop women-only services, integration of SHSW into other services, peer support programmes, representation of minoritised midlife women working in SHSW, local and free facilities and financial incentives to access services for under-served groups. Efforts are needed to enhance education about SHSW and related services among midlife women and their healthcare providers. This increased education should be leveraged to improve research, public health messaging, interventions, policy development and access to comprehensive services, especially for midlife women from underserved groups.
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- Kiersten Simmons
- Brighton and Sussex Medical School, and University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Brighton, UK
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- Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton, UK
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- Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton, UK
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- Brighton and Sussex Medical School, and University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Brighton, UK
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- Global Health and Infection Department, Brighton and Sussex Medical School and University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Brighton, UK
- Africa Health Institute, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Gebeyehu NA, Tegegne KD, Abebe K, Asefa Y, Assfaw BB, Adella GA, Alemu BW, Sewyew DA. Global prevalence of post-abortion depression: systematic review and Meta-analysis. BMC Psychiatry 2023; 23:786. [PMID: 37884930 PMCID: PMC10605843 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-023-05278-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Depression after abortion is a common problem for all women of reproductive age. However, there are not any data on post-abortion depression at a global level. Consequently, the purpose of this study was to find out the global prevalence of post-abortion depression. METHODS The present study involved a comprehensive search of several databases, including Science Direct, Scopus, EMBSE, Google Scholar, and PubMed. The search was conducted between February 1, 2023, and March 10, 2023. The data was extracted using Microsoft Excel (version 14) and analyzed using STATA statistical software. To evaluate publication bias, a forest plot, Begg's test, and Egger's test were employed. Heterogeneity was assessed using I2, and a pooled estimated analysis was conducted. Additionally, subgroup analysis was performed based on the study continent/region, World Bank income group, screening instrument, and study design. RESULTS This analysis included 15 papers with a total of 18,207 research participants out of a total of 657 articles. The overall pooled prevalence of post-abortion depression was found to be 34.5% (95% CI: 23.34, 45.68), with an I2 value of 71.6%. The prevalence of post-abortion depression varied based on geographic location, World Health Organization (WHO) regions, World Bank income category, screening approach, and study design. The highest proportion of post-abortion depression was observed in Asia (37.5%), while the WHO's Eastern Mediterranean region had the greatest rate of post-abortion depression (43.1%). Lower-middle-income countries had the highest frequency of post-abortion depression (42.91%) based on World Bank economic classification. The Center of Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale was found to have the highest incidence of reported depression prevalence (30%) across diagnostic tools. Furthermore, the prevalence of depression was higher in cross-sectional study designs (36.42%) compared to cohort studies (22.7%). CONCLUSION In conclusion, the occurrence of post-abortion depression has been observed to be widespread globally. The prevalence of post-abortion is found to be influenced by several factors, including the methodology employed in the study, the diagnostic tool utilized, the geographical location, and the socioeconomic status of the population. Healthcare providers should prioritize the provision of post-abortion counseling, care, and emotional support to women.
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- Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu
- School of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Comprehensive Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Science, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
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- School of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Health Science, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Reproductive Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Science, Indiana University, Injibara, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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Torres-Ferrus M, López-Veloso AC, Gonzalez-Quintanilla V, González-García N, Díaz de Teran J, Gago-Veiga A, Camiña J, Ruiz M, Mas-Sala N, Bohórquez S, Gallardo VJ, Pozo-Rosich P. The MIGREX study: Prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction among migraine patients. Neurologia 2023; 38:541-549. [PMID: 37802552 DOI: 10.1016/j.nrleng.2021.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 02/07/2021] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Migraine attacks have a high impact on daily activities. There is limited research on the burden of migraine on sexual functioning. OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in patients with migraine and its relationship with migraine features and comorbidities. METHOD This is a cross-sectional study. We included migraine patients between 18 and 60 years-old from 8 Headache Clinics in Spain. We recorded demographic data and migraine features. Patients fulfilled a survey including comorbidities, Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and a questionnaire about migraine impact on sexual activity. A K-nearest neighbor supervised learning algorithm was used to identify differences between migraine patients with and without sexual dysfunction. RESULTS We included 306 patients (85.6% women, mean age 42.3±11.1 years). A 41.8% of participants had sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction was associated with being female (OR [95% CI]: 2.42 [1.17-5.00]; p<0.001), being older than 46.5 years (4.04 [2.48-6.59]; p<0.001), having chronic migraine (2.31 [1.41-3.77]; p=0.001), using preventive medication (2.45 [1.35-4.45]; p=0.004), analgesic overusing (3.51 [2.03-6.07]; p<0.001), menopause (4.18 [2.43-7.17]; p<0.001) and anxiety (2.90 [1.80-4.67]; p<0.001) and depression (6.14 [3.18-11.83]; p<0.001). However, only female gender, age, menopause and depression were the statistically significant variables selected in the model to classify migraine patients with or without sexual dysfunction (Accuracy [95% CI]: 0.75 (0.62-0.85), Kappa: 0.48, p=0.005). CONCLUSIONS Sexual dysfunction is frequent in migraine patients visited in a headache clinic. However, migraine characteristics or use of preventive medication are not directly associated with sexual dysfunction. Instead, risk factors for sexual dysfunction were female gender, higher age, menopause and depression.
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- M Torres-Ferrus
- Neurology Department, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Neurology Department, Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín University Hospital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Neurology Department, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Neurology Department, La Princesa University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Neurology Department, Rotger Clinic, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Neurology Department, San Juan Hospital, Alicante, Spain
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- Neurology Department, Althaia Hospital, Red Asistencial Universitaria de Manresa, Spain
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- Neurology Department, Sabana University, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Neurology Department, Sabana University, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Neurology Department, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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Gebeyehu NA, Gesese MM, Tegegne KD, Kebede YS, Kassie GA, Mengstie MA, Zemene MA, Bantie B, Feleke SF, Dejenie TA, Abebe EC, Anley DT, Dessie AM, Bayih WA, Adela GA. Global prevalence of sexual dysfunction among diabetic patients from 2008 to 2022: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Metabol Open 2023; 18:100247. [PMID: 37323562 PMCID: PMC10267599 DOI: 10.1016/j.metop.2023.100247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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Background Both men and women can have a wide range of physical, emotional, and sexual issues as a result of diabetes. One of them is sexual dysfunction, which has an effect on marital relationships as well as the effectiveness of therapy and can develop into a serious social and psychological condition. As a result, the purpose of this study was to identify the global prevalence of sexual dysfunction among diabetic patients. Methods Science Direct, Scopus, Google Scholar, and PubMed were all searched for information. Data were extracted using Microsoft Excel (v. 14), STATA statistical software, and STATA. Publication bias was investigated by a forest plot, rank test, and Egger's regression test. To detect heterogeneity, I2 was calculated and an overall estimated analysis was performed. Subgroup analysis was done by study region and sample size. The pooled odds ratio was also computed. Results The study was able to include 15 of the 654 publications that were evaluated since they met the criteria. 67,040 people participated in the survey in all. The pooled global prevalence of sexual dysfunction among diabetic patients was 61.4% (95% CI: 51.80, 70.99), I2 = 71.6%. The frequency of sexual dysfunction was highest in the European region (66.05%). For males, the prevalence of sexual dysfunction was 65.91%, while for females, it was 58.81%. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were more likely (71.03%) to experience sexual dysfunction. Conclusion Finally, sexual dysfunction was fairly common all across the world. There were variations in the prevalence of sexual dysfunction depending on the sex, type of diabetes, and location of the study participant. Our findings imply that screening and appropriate treatment are required for diabetes persons exhibiting sexual dysfunction.
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- Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu
- School of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia
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- School of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Comprehensive Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Science, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Comprehensive Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Health Science, Gondar University, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Maternal and Neonatal Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Health Science and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
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Tetik S, Yalçınkaya Alkar Ö. Incidence and Predictors of Low Sexual Desire and Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JOURNAL OF SEX & MARITAL THERAPY 2023; 49:842-865. [PMID: 37158079 DOI: 10.1080/0092623x.2023.2208564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Determining the true incidence and identifying the risk factors of low sexual desire (LSD) and hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) are essential to prevent sexual dysfunctions and provide adequate treatment resources. This systematic review and meta-analysis were performed on research articles reporting women with LSD and HSDD in PsycArticles, Scopus, MEDLINE, Web of Science databases, and reference lists till October 2021. All cross-sectional studies published in English that assessed both sexual desire and sexual distress were included. Of 891 full-text articles identified, 24 were eligible, all of which had a low risk of overall bias. We did separate random-effects meta-analyses for LSD and HSDD outcomes. The incidence of LSD and HSDD were 29% and 12%, respectively. Studies that used the convenience sampling method reported a higher incidence of HSDD than studies that used the probability sampling method. No differences were found between the assessment method and across cultures in LSD and HSDD. A majority of studies reviewed addressed demographic (e.g. age, education), physiological (e. g. menopausal status, body mass index), psychological (e.g. depression, daily internal stress), relational (e.g. relationship length, relationship satisfaction), and sexual predictors (e.g. sexual activity, sexual pleasure) between LSD and HSDD. This systematic review may inform researchers, guideline developers, and policy-makers about LSD associated with distress and help health professionals to identify women most at risk.
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- Sinan Tetik
- Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic, Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Clinical Psychology Department, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara, Turkey
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Wang T, Heath MA, Tanaka SK, Tanaka H. Sexual Function, Behavior, and Satisfaction in Masters Athletes. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SEXUAL HEALTH : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE WORLD ASSOCIATION FOR SEXUAL HEALTH 2022; 35:82-90. [PMID: 38596768 PMCID: PMC10903591 DOI: 10.1080/19317611.2022.2148802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Objectives Masters athletes are endowed with high functional capacity, long-term health, and psychological outlook. However, their sexual activity and function are largely unknown. We investigated the influence of sustained moderate to vigorous exercise on sexual life using a model of masters athletes. Methods A 55-item survey adapted from previous American Association of Retired People (AARP) sexuality study were distributed to masters athletes associations. The responses from 166 masters athletes were compared with AARP dataset that represented a general population. Results Both male and female masters athletes demonstrated more frequent sexual desire and greater involvements in different types of sexual activities (i.e., kissing or hugging, touching or caressing, sexual intercourse, oral sex, and self-stimulation; all p < 0.05). Sexual satisfaction was greater in female masters athletes than in female general population (p = 0.025), but no such group difference was observed in men. Male athletes had a lower degree of erectile dysfunction. No difference was observed in orgasm frequency between the two population groups. Age-associated decline in sexual activity was apparent in general population (p < 0.05) but absent in masters athletes. Females recorded lower engagements in partner-involved sexual behaviors than men in the general population, but no such gender difference was observed in women. The primary factor predicting improvement in sexual satisfaction was "better health for myself" (29.7%) in the general population, whereas master athletes identified "better health for partner" (23.5%). Conclusion Masters athletes in general and female athletes in particular demonstrate superior sexual function, satisfaction, and behavior presumably due to their better overall health status.
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- Tianyu Wang
- Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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Hashemiparast M, Naderi B, Chattu VK, Allahverdipour H. Perceived barriers of expression of sexual desires among older adults: a qualitative study. SEXUAL AND RELATIONSHIP THERAPY 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2022.2056590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Mina Hashemiparast
- Department of Health Education and Promotion, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Health Education & Promotion, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medicine, Temetry Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Public Health, Saveetha Medical College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
- Research Center of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Problematic product management: the case of flibanserin to address women’s hypoactive sexual desire disorder. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND HEALTHCARE MARKETING 2022. [DOI: 10.1108/ijphm-01-2021-0014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose
A Viagra-inspired drug, flibanserin, was marketed to treat women’s hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). This paper aims to explore the value orientation of flibanserin as a treatment for female’s HSDD among different consumer segments.
Design/methodology/approach
Two surveys were run in the UK (Study 1, n = 223) and Israel (Study 2, n = 233), in which partnered heterosexual adults evaluated the value of the drug before and after being exposed to information on its side effects. Then, using content analysis of 36 online reviews among women who had tried the drug, the reported effectiveness and side effects were explored.
Findings
HSDD prevalence in both studies was about 50% (Study 1) and 66% (Study 2) (no gender differences in evaluations). All segments gave the drug less than neutral or negative value orientation ratings. Women did not relate low sexual desire to low levels of sexual thoughts that would increase flibanserin’s value orientation; however, men did. Information about flibanserin and its side effects decreased its value orientation for women, especially those with HSDD. The content analysis of user’s reviews showed most women reported side effects, said it was not effective and gave it a poor rating.
Research limitations/implications
The results reveal the strategic problems in the marketing of the drug, both in its value orientation before and especially after exposure to information.
Originality/value
This research points to the necessity of evaluating the value orientation of flibanserin before marketing and satisfying the core expectations from the product (effectiveness and limited aversive side effects) among women with HSDD.
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Torres-Ferrus M, López-Veloso AC, Gonzalez-Quintanilla V, González-García N, Díaz de Teran J, Gago-Veiga A, Camiña J, Ruiz M, Mas-Sala N, Bohórquez S, Gallardo VJ, Pozo-Rosich P. The MIGREX study: Prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction among migraine patients. Neurologia 2021; 38:S0213-4853(21)00036-0. [PMID: 33766414 DOI: 10.1016/j.nrl.2021.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Revised: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Migraine attacks have a high impact on daily activities. There is limited research on the burden of migraine on sexual functioning. OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in patients with migraine and its relationship with migraine features and comorbidities. METHOD This is a cross-sectional study. We included migraine patients between 18 and 60 years-old from 8 Headache Clinics in Spain. We recorded demographic data and migraine features. Patients fulfilled a survey including comorbidities, Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and a questionnaire about migraine impact on sexual activity. A K-nearest neighbor supervised learning algorithm was used to identify differences between migraine patients with and without sexual dysfunction. RESULTS We included 306 patients (85.6% women, mean age 42.3±11.1 years). A 41.8% of participants had sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction was associated with being female (OR [95% CI]: 2.42 [1.17-5.00]; p<0.001), being older than 46.5 years (4.04 [2.48-6.59]; p<0.001), having chronic migraine (2.31 [1.41-3.77]; p=0.001), using preventive medication (2.45 [1.35-4.45]; p=0.004), analgesic overusing (3.51 [2.03-6.07]; p<0.001), menopause (4.18 [2.43-7.17]; p<0.001) and anxiety (2.90 [1.80-4.67]; p<0.001) and depression (6.14 [3.18-11.83]; p<0.001). However, only female gender, age, menopause and depression were the statistically significant variables selected in the model to classify migraine patients with or without sexual dysfunction (Accuracy [95% CI]: 0.75 (0.62-0.85), Kappa: 0.48, p=0.005). CONCLUSIONS Sexual dysfunction is frequent in migraine patients visited in a headache clinic. However, migraine characteristics or use of preventive medication are not directly associated with sexual dysfunction. Instead, risk factors for sexual dysfunction were female gender, higher age, menopause and depression.
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- M Torres-Ferrus
- Neurology Department, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Neurology Department, Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín University Hospital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Neurology Department, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Neurology Department, La Princesa University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Neurology Department, Rotger Clinic, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Neurology Department, San Juan Hospital, Alicante, Spain
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- Neurology Department, Althaia Hospital, Red Asistencial Universitaria de Manresa, Spain
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- Neurology Department, Sabana University, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Neurology Department, Sabana University, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Neurology Department, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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Fischer N, Štulhofer A, Hald GM, Carvalheira A, Træen B. Sexual Satisfaction in Older Heterosexual Couples From Four European Countries: Exploring the Roles of Actual and Perceived Discrepancy in Sexual Interest. JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH 2021; 58:64-73. [PMID: 32852228 DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2020.1809615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Even though sexual activity frequently takes place with another person, research rarely focuses on how partners influence each other's sexual lives. This study used the sexual dyad to compare the concept of actual versus perceived discrepancy in sexual interest and explored how each is related to older partnered individuals' sexual satisfaction. Further, the study assessed the robustness of the association between sexual interest discrepancy and sexual satisfaction, if any, by controlling for emotional intimacy. The actor-partner interdependence model (APIM) using structural equation modeling (SEM) was applied to examine 677 heterosexual couples ages 60 to 75 in Norway, Denmark, Belgium, and Portugal. Although a couple's actual discrepancy in sexual interest was not predictive of female and male partners' sexual satisfaction, perceived discrepancy was negatively associated with sexual satisfaction in both partners after controlling for emotional intimacy. This indicates that the subjective feelings of being sexually dissimilar seem to be more important to sexual satisfaction than the actual mismatch among partners in older heterosexual couples. Moreover, the finding that emotional intimacy is linked with sexual satisfaction underscores the importance of a broader perspective on sexuality among older adults.
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- N Fischer
- Department of Psychology, University of Oslo
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- Department of Sociology, University of Zagreb
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- Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen
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- William James Center for Research, ISPA, University Institute
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- Department of Psychology, University of Oslo
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Azin SA, Golbabaei F, Warmelink JC, Eghtedari S, Haghani S, Ranjbar F. Association of depression with sexual function in women with history of recurrent pregnancy Loss: descriptive-correlational study in Tehran, Iran. FERTILITY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2020; 6:21. [PMID: 33372644 PMCID: PMC7722297 DOI: 10.1186/s40738-020-00089-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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PURPOSE The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between depression and sexual function in women with recurrent pregnancy loss. METHODS In a cross-sectional correlational study, 130 consecutive patients with history of recurrent pregnancy loss were included who referred to Avicenna Fertility Center in Tehran, Iran during November 2018-February 2019. The outcomes were sexual dysfunction (Assessed with the Female Sexual Function Index) and depression (Evaluated with the Beck's Depression Inventory). The study data were analyzed by using Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests. RESULTS The study findings revealed that 40.8% of the participants suffered from some degrees of depression. The data analysis revealed that depression had a significant inverse correlation with sexual function and its domains (r = - 0.392, p < 0.001, R2= 0.15). The spouse' education level and economic status demonstrated a significant relationship with women's sexual function (p = 0.01, p = 0.033). A significant relationship was also detected between women's depression and economic status (p = 0.028). CONCLUSIONS The study findings showed that women with RPL who had severe depression indicated lower score of sexual function. Since psychological and sexual problems are not reported to health care providers due to giving priority to fertility issues or considering such issues as taboos, the assessment of sexual and mental health needs to be part of the consultation in women with history of RPL, whether the patient seeks help for depression and sexual dysfunction or not.
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- Seyed Ali Azin
- Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Nursing Care Research Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Rashid Yasemi St., Valiasr Ave, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery Science, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of General Practice & Elderly Medicine, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,AVAG (Amsterdam/Groningen Midwifery Academy), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Nursing Care Research Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Rashid Yasemi St., Valiasr Ave, Tehran, Iran
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- Nursing Care Research Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Rashid Yasemi St., Valiasr Ave, Tehran, Iran.
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Zhang X, Sherman L, Foster M. Patients' and providers' perspectives on sexual health discussion in the United States: A scoping review. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2020; 103:2205-2213. [PMID: 32601041 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2020.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Revised: 06/14/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this scoping review was to explore patients' and providers' perspectives on sexual health communication. METHODS A literature search was conducted in three databases, Medline (OVID), CINAHL (Ebsco), and PsycINFO (Ebsco) covering January 1, 2000-May 12, 2020. A coding sheet with a list of questions was created in Qualtrics to extract information from each article. RESULTS Thirty-three (33) studies were included in this review. The findings indicated that 1) the current sexual health discussion does not meet the needs of the patients; and 2) patients and providers hold uniquely different perspectives on the importance of the discussion, the responsibility of conversation initiation, and the comfort level of the discussion. CONCLUSIONS There remains a significant gap between providers' perceptions and patients' needs regarding sexual health discussion. More efforts should be made to promote the necessary sexual health communication. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Providers should initiate the discussion when necessary because it is very likely that patients welcome the discussion. Medical education and training should incorporate sexual health into its curricula to enhance health care professionals' abilities in addressing sexual health issues. Providers should model a sense of openness and comfort in conversation to encourage patients to discuss sexual health.
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- Xiaoying Zhang
- Department of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, USA.
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- Department of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, USA
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- University libraries, Texas A&M University, College Station, USA
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Hamzehgardeshi Z, Malary M, Moosazadeh M, Khani S, Pourasghar M, Alianmoghaddam N. Socio-demographic determinants of low sexual desire and hypoactive sexual desire disorder: a population-based study in Iran. BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2020; 20:233. [PMID: 33054812 PMCID: PMC7556956 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-020-01097-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Background Various socio-demographic factors have been introduced as the determinants of Low Sexual Desire (LSD), but whether these variables can also contribute to the Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD), remains uncertain. In this study, we sought to identify the socio-demographic determinants of LSD and HSDD in Iranian women of reproductive age. Methods This was a population-based, cross-sectional study of 1000 married Iranian women of reproductive age (16–49 years) who met the inclusion criteria. The participants were chosen using the systematic random sampling method from all the healthcare centres in the city of Sari, Iran. LSD was defined as a score no higher than 33 on the Sexual Interest and Desire Inventory-Female (SIDI-F). The sexually-related personal distress was considered as a score of at least 11.0 on the Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised (FSDS-R), and HSDD was determined based on the sum of those scores. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the socio-demographic characteristics and a chi-square test was run for data analysis using grouping variables. Multivariate logistic regression test was also employed to adjust the effect of confounding variables. Results The mean score of sexual interest/desire among women was 30.6 ± 10.5. After adjusting the effect of confounding variables, logistic regression showed that socio-demographic variables including age at first intercourse, length of marriage and the level of satisfaction with income were significantly associated with both LSD and HSDD (P < 0.01). While advancing age (P < 0.001) and body mass index (P < 0.01) were just predictors of LSD. Conclusion Some socio-demographic factors could predict LSD in women, while they were not associated with HSDD. In other words, some factors associated with LSD do not instigate sexually-related personal distress, which is one of the criteria necessary for the diagnosis of HSDD.
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- Zeinab Hamzehgardeshi
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.,Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Haft-e Tir Square, Po Box 7394736147, Shahroud, Iran.
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- Health Sciences Research Center, Faculty of Health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.,Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Center, Non-communicable Diseases Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Sexual and Reproductive Health Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.,Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.,Research Center of Diabetes, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Addiction Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Fischer N, Træen B, Štulhofer A, Hald GM. Mechanisms underlying the association between perceived discrepancy in sexual interest and sexual satisfaction among partnered older adults in four European countries. Eur J Ageing 2020; 17:151-162. [PMID: 32549870 DOI: 10.1007/s10433-019-00541-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The ways in which the discrepancy between one's own interest in sex and that of one's partner may affect personal sexual satisfaction has rarely been systematically studied, especially among older adults. Previous research among younger adults indicates that a discrepancy in sexual desire can be detrimental in terms of several relationship outcomes, including sexual satisfaction. This study aimed to investigate a conceptual model of sexual satisfaction among coupled older adults which posits that the association between perceived discrepancy in sexual interest and sexual satisfaction is mediated by the frequency of sexual activity and emotional closeness during sex. Data from a probability-based postal survey that included 2695 partnered heterosexual adults aged 60-75 years from four European countries (Norway, Denmark, Belgium, and Portugal) were used to test the mediation model. Due to expected gender differences in the two mediators, all analyses were carried out separately for men and women. The findings supported the proposed model, suggesting that as an individual's perception of a discrepancy in sexual interest increases, his or her levels of sexual frequency and perceived closeness during sex decrease-which in turn diminishes sexual satisfaction. The results of this study provide insights into links among sexual interest, sexual frequency, emotional closeness, and sexual satisfaction in older adults, and point to substantial similarities in the sexuality of aging men and women in this regard.
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- N Fischer
- Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Forskningsveien 3A, 0373 Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Forskningsveien 3A, 0373 Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Sociology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Ricoy-Cano AJ, Obrero-Gaitán E, Caravaca-Sánchez F, Fuente-Robles YMDL. Factors Conditioning Sexual Behavior in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9061716. [PMID: 32503157 PMCID: PMC7356633 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9061716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The sexual behavior of older adults, especially women, has undergone changes in recent years, though there are still certain stereotypes today related to pathophysiology, beliefs, culture and tradition that negatively affect older adults’ sexual activity. The aim of our review is to present the main qualitative studies analyzing how physiological and psychosocial factors affect sexual behavior in older adults. A systematic review of these qualitative studies was carried out. All stages of this review were carried out peer-to-peer in order to guarantee minimized bias. A bibliographical search was completed between February and April 2019, in Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed Medline, PsycINFO ProQuest and CINAHL. To analyze the findings of the selected qualitative studies, a “Thematic Synthesis Analysis” was performed, using Eppi-Reviewer 4 software (UCL Institute of Education, University of London, UK). The quality of the studies was assessed with a CASP-Qualitative-Checklist. A total of 16,608 references were screened and 18 qualitative studies were included in this review. The studies involved 2603 participants across seven countries, most being women (approximately 80%). We identified a wide variety of physiological and psychological factors that can influence the sexual behavior of older adults, such as the presence of pathologies (erectile dysfunction and menopause), the strength of spiritual beliefs, and patriarchal roles upheld by upbringings conveying that women’s role is to provide men with sexual pleasure. Biological age in relation to stereotypical models of sexual behavior, emphasized as a risk factor in the contraction of sexual diseases, seems to play a relevant role as a factor limiting sexual behavior in older adults.
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- Adrián Jesús Ricoy-Cano
- Social Work Department, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain; (A.J.R.-C.); (F.C.-S.); (Y.M.D.L.F.-R.)
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- Physiotherapy Area, Department. of Health Sciences, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-953212381
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Sakin Ö, Uzun SB, Koyuncu K, Giray B, Akalın EE, Anğın AD. Cervix human papilloma virus positivity: Does it cause sexual dysfunction? Turk J Obstet Gynecol 2020; 16:235-241. [PMID: 32231854 PMCID: PMC7090267 DOI: 10.4274/tjod.galenos.2019.18853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 11/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Objective: To investigate whether testing positive for human papilloma virus (HPV) in cervical screening has an impact on female sexual functioning. Materials and Methods: This study was designed as a single-center, prospective, descriptive-cross-sectional study and 300 women who received HPV testing in our hospital [HPV-positive (n=187) or HPV-negative (n=113)]. The Arizona Sexual Experiences (ASEX) scale and Female Sexual Functioning index (FSFI) were administered to study participants during face-to-face interviews. Results: No significant differences were found between women who were HPV-positive and HPV-negative in sexual functions as assessed using the ASEX and FSFI scales (p=0.343 and p=0.604, respectively). In addition, the analyses addressing whether sexual functioning was affected by a positive test result, at diagnosis or during the follow-up (before 2 weeks, 2 weeks-1 month, 1-3 months, 3-6 months, 6 months-1 year and over 1 year) revealed no significant differences between HPV-positive and HPV-negative women in sexual functioning (p>0.05). Sexual dysfunction was less common in married women than in the ASEX scale (p=0.03), and this difference was not detected when the FSFI scale was applied. The incidence of dysfunction was more frequent in working women than in retirees (p=0.006, p=0.01). Conclusion: Educational attainment, socioeconomic status, age, employment status, and marital status were found to have statistically significant effects on sexual functioning. Sexual functioning was affected by neither HPV test results (positive/negative) nor time from diagnosis.
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- Önder Sakin
- University of Health Sciences, İstanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, İstanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Family Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, İstanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, İstanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, İstanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, İstanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, İstanbul, Turkey
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Dąbrowska-Galas M, Dąbrowska J, Michalski B. Sexual Dysfunction in Menopausal Women. Sex Med 2019; 7:472-479. [PMID: 31371259 PMCID: PMC6963159 DOI: 10.1016/j.esxm.2019.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2018] [Revised: 06/14/2019] [Accepted: 06/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Hormone-related changes in menopause may negatively affect sexual function. AIM The primary aim of this study was to evaluate sexual functioning in Polish women with the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). The secondary aim was to evaluate the major factors affecting sexual functions in middle-aged Polish women. METHODS The Menopause Rating Scale was used to assess the menopausal symptoms. The Polish translation of the FSFI was used to assess sexual function. OUTCOMES 69.73% of respondents had sexual dysfunction according to FSFI (FSFI score ≤ 26.55). RESULTS 80.61% of women experienced menopausal symptoms during the 4-week period of study. Psychological and urogenital symptoms were the most frequently reported among all the women enrolled in the study (78.23% and 77.21%). Sexual problems were observed in women who did not use hormone therapy (β = 0.09, t = -1.97, P = .048) and showed no somatic symptoms (β = 0.03, t = 2.95, P = .002). CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS It is important for health care providers to ask women about this problem and understand the factors that may influence sexual problems in menopause. STRENGTHS & LIMITATIONS A validated survey tool was used. The limitation was selection of participants in the clinical setting and sample population size. CONCLUSION Sexual problems were much more common in women who did not use hormone therapy and showed no somatic symptoms. Dąbrowska-Galas M, Dąbrowska J, Michalski B. Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Sexual Problems Among Polish Middle-Aged Women. Sex Med 2019;7:472-479.
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- Magdalena Dąbrowska-Galas
- Department of Kinesitherapy and Special Methods, Chair of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland.
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- Department of Kinesitherapy and Special Methods, Chair of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Nursing in Gynaecology and Obstetrics, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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Zawodnik A, Balaphas A, Buchs NC, Zufferey G, Robert-Yap J, Buhler LH, Roche B, Ris F. Does Surgical Approach in Pelvic Floor Repair Impact Sexual Function in Women? Sex Med 2019; 7:522-529. [PMID: 31521573 PMCID: PMC6963122 DOI: 10.1016/j.esxm.2019.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Introduction Surgical routes used to correct complex pelvic floor disorders (CPFDs) may have a negative impact on women’s sexual function. Currently, there is no evidence concerning the impact of a specific surgical procedure on postoperative sexual function in women. Aim The aim of this study was to compare an abdominal approach with rectopexy and sacrocolpopexy to a perineal procedure with abdominal rectopexy, regarding female sexual function in cases of CPFDs. Methods Women who were operated for CPFDs between January 2003 and June 2010 were retrospectively asked to answer the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire-12, the Miller Score of Incontinence, and a urinary incontinence frequency score. We also questioned them about their sexual function and satisfaction before and after the operation using visual analogic scores. Main Outcome Measure We compared the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire-12 before and after the surgery in both groups, and we made an intragroup comparison. Results There were 334 women identified, but only 51 could be included. Globally, we found no statistically significant differences in terms of sexual function before and after surgery between the 25 groups. Intragroup comparison demonstrated that, within the perineal approach group, patients experienced a decrease in their sexual arousal after the procedure. The choice of surgical route for pelvic floor disorders does not seem to have an impact on the results of postoperative sexual function in women. This study adds to the limited literature on sexual outcomes of surgery for CPFD. It is limited principally due to its retrospective design and the small number of patients included. Conclusion Both surgical routes have very similar outcomes on most sexual questions. A perineal approach combined with abdominal rectopexy did, however, demonstrate a slight decrease in sexual arousal of the patients after the intervention. Zawodnik A, Balaphas A, Buchs NC, et al. Does Surgical Approach in Pelvic Floor Repair Impact Sexual Function in Women? Sex Med 2019;7:522–529.
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- Astrid Zawodnik
- Department of Visceral Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and Medical School, Geneva, Switzerland.
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and Medical School, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and Medical School, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of General Surgery, Western Lemanic Hospitals Group (GHOL), Nyon, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and Medical School, Geneva, Switzerland; Department of General Surgery, Western Lemanic Hospitals Group (GHOL), Nyon, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and Medical School, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and Medical School, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and Medical School, Geneva, Switzerland
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Rahmanian E, Salari N, Mohammadi M, Jalali R. Evaluation of sexual dysfunction and female sexual dysfunction indicators in women with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2019; 11:73. [PMID: 31467595 PMCID: PMC6712652 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-019-0469-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide, and one of the long-term complications of this disease is sexual dysfunction in women with type 2 diabetes, which has been studied in fewer studies. The aim of this study is to determine the overall prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women with type 2 diabetes and its indicators with systematic and meta-analysis approach. The present meta-analysis study reviewed articles published foreign journals by searching the MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Science direct, Embase, Proquest and Persian databases, including Iranmedex, Magiran, and SID between January 2000 to December 2018. The heterogeneity of studies was studied using the I2 index and data analysis was carried out in Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software. The Meta-analysis review of 25 studies and 3892 individuals aged 70-18 years showed that the overall prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women with type 2 diabetes was 68.6% (95% CI 61.1-75.3%). The highest and lowest prevalence of sexual dysfunction was 94.4% in Iranian women with type 2 diabetes (95% CI 91.9%-96.3%) in 2014 and 17% in Italian women with diabetes Type 2 (95% CI 6.4-36.9%) in 2015. Results of meta-regression showed that with the increase in sample size and year of study, the overall prevalence of sexual dysfunction decreased and increased, respectively and the differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05). Regarding the high prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women with type 2 diabetes, health policymakers need to take appropriate measures to address this disorder in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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- Elham Rahmanian
- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Heidari M, Ghodusi M, Rezaei P, Kabirian Abyaneh S, Sureshjani EH, Sheikhi RA. Sexual Function and Factors Affecting Menopause: A Systematic Review. J Menopausal Med 2019; 25:15-27. [PMID: 31080785 PMCID: PMC6487288 DOI: 10.6118/jmm.2019.25.1.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2018] [Revised: 11/01/2018] [Accepted: 11/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The purpose of this review study is to evaluate sexual function and its effective factors in menopause. A systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The key words of “menopause,” “postmenopause,” “postmenopausal,” “premenopause,” “pre-menopausal period,” “sexual function,” “sexual health,” “sexuality,” “sexual and gender disorders,” “sexual development,” “sexual dysfunction,” “sexual disorders,” “sexual behavior and “sexual activity” were used in combination with the Boolean operators OR and AND. After reviewing the selected articles, 27 papers were selected based on the criteria for entering the study and the goals set. The results of the reviewed articles showed that, in the physical domain, the factors affecting sexual function can be mentioned, age, hormonal changes, medical problems and reproductive history. Sexual disorders in menopause can be affected by some of the individual and social characteristics and psychological problems. Considering the fact that many psychological and social injuries occur in this period following sexual disorders; therefore, policies and programs for improving the quality of life of women in menopause should be aimed at eliminating sexual dysfunction, correcting attitudes and negative emotions and help to women for more comfortable in menopause.
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- Mohammad Heidari
- Community-Oriented Nursing Midwifery Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Abadeh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Abadeh, Iran
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- Department of Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Prehospital Emergency Care, Disaster and Emergency Medical Management Center, ShahreKord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Health Management and Economics Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Impact of gender on sexual problems and perceptions among urban Malay elderly in Malaysia. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2019; 81:240-244. [PMID: 30669017 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2019.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2017] [Revised: 10/16/2018] [Accepted: 01/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Physical and pathological changes associated with advancing age affect sexual behaviours of the elderly. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of gender on sexual problems and perceptions among the urban Malay elderly. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among 160 Malaysian elderly participants aged 60 years and older who live in Kuala Lumpur. Twelve neighbourhood associations were randomly selected using multi-stage cluster sampling. Data was collected using standardized and validated questionnaire by face-to-face interview technique with which was conducted by trained interviewers. RESULTS Mean age of the participants was 65.33 (5.87) year old with majority were still married. Female (55.7%) reported more sexual problems as evidenced by the higher proportion of those with lacked interest in having sex (72.5%), find sex is unpleasant (34.8%) and unable to come to orgasm (55.1%). Gender was found to have significant impact on every model obtained in the analysis for both sexual problems and perceptions. Female elderly were 10.6 times more likely to have sexual problem compared to male elderly (OR = 10.64, P < 0.001, 95% CI 3.61, 31.35) and 033 less likely to have good sexual perception (OR = 0.33, P = 0.027, 95% CI 0.12, 0.88). CONCLUSION Gender is a crucial factor towards sexual problem and perceptions among older persons. Older women were reported to have more sexual problems and poor sexual perceptions, reflecting the needs for sexual awareness and education to improve the perceptions and sexuality in later life.
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Nimbi FM, Tripodi F, Rossi R, Simonelli C. Testing a Conceptual Model for Men’s Sexual Desire Referring to Automatic Thoughts, Emotions, Sexual Function, and Sexism. J Sex Med 2018; 15:1518-1526. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2018.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2018] [Revised: 08/23/2018] [Accepted: 09/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Granville L, Brent GA, Pregler J. Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment Have Sex: More Evidence Against the Medical Myth of Sexless Aging. J Am Geriatr Soc 2018; 66:1870-1871. [PMID: 30207596 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.15537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Lisa Granville
- Department of Geriatrics, College of Medicine Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes Department of Medicine
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- Iris Cantor-UCLA Women's Health Center David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
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Robbins AR, Reissing ED. Appearance Dissatisfaction, Body Appreciation, and Sexual Health in Women Across Adulthood. ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR 2018; 47:703-714. [PMID: 28378092 DOI: 10.1007/s10508-017-0982-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2015] [Revised: 03/21/2017] [Accepted: 03/21/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Risk and protective factors are equally important to the promotion of sexual health. Yet, in body image and sexuality research, most of the focus has been placed on the deleterious effects of appearance dissatisfaction and body mass index (BMI) at the expense of more adaptive dimensions. Furthermore, although age can affect appearance and sexual function, little is known regarding the experience of older women. Therefore, this study was aimed at comparing how positive body image (operationalized as body appreciation) and negative body image (operationalized as appearance dissatisfaction) each contribute to indicators of sexual health when controlling for BMI in a sample of age-varied women. Cross-sectional data were collected online from 215 heterosexual women aged 18-88 years. Results showed that body appreciation was a unique predictor of sexual function, satisfaction, and distress, above and beyond the effect of BMI and appearance dissatisfaction. Body appreciation was not found to fluctuate with age. Further, body appreciation moderated the relationship between age and sexual satisfaction, but not sexual distress. Post hoc analyses showed that high body appreciation may serve as a buffer against age-related changes in sexual satisfaction only in women with clinically significant sexual function difficulties. Increasing body appreciation may be a promising clinical intervention in the treatment of sexual problems in older adult women.
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- Anne-Rose Robbins
- School of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa, Vanier Hall, Room 3002H, 136 Jean-Jacques Lussier, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5, Canada
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa, Vanier Hall, Room 3002H, 136 Jean-Jacques Lussier, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5, Canada.
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Older women are often sexually active, but physicians caring for older women rarely address sexual concerns. Although women's desire for sex declines with age, a majority of older women rate sex as having importance in their lives. Women identify emotional intimacy as an important reason for engaging in sexual relationships. Women are less likely than men to have an available spousal or intimate partner and more likely to have a partner with sexual difficulties of their own. Up to half of sexually active older women report a distressing sexual problem, with low desire and problems related to genitourinary syndrome (vulvovaginal atrophy) being most common. Difficulty with orgasm in older women is often associated with a partner's erectile dysfunction. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are increasingly prevalent in older women. A minority of older women report discussing sexual issues with a physician. Most commonly, the patient initiates discussions. Physicians should ask regularly and proactively about sexual activity and function. Important interventions include offering practical advice to common chronic medical conditions and sexual problems that confront older women; treating vulvovaginal atrophy; and providing STI screening, prevention strategies, and treatment when appropriate.
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- Lisa Granville
- Department of Geriatrics, Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, Florida
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- Iris Cantor-UCLA Women's Health Center, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California
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Basson R, Gilks T. Women's sexual dysfunction associated with psychiatric disorders and their treatment. WOMEN'S HEALTH (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2018; 14:1745506518762664. [PMID: 29649948 PMCID: PMC5900810 DOI: 10.1177/1745506518762664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2017] [Revised: 12/08/2017] [Accepted: 01/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Impairment of mental health is the most important risk factor for female sexual dysfunction. Women living with psychiatric illness, despite their frequent sexual difficulties, consider sexuality to be an important aspect of their quality of life. Antidepressant and antipsychotic medication, the neurobiology and symptoms of the illness, past trauma, difficulties in establishing relationships and stigmatization can all contribute to sexual dysfunction. Low sexual desire is strongly linked to depression. Lack of subjective arousal and pleasure are linked to trait anxiety: the sensations of physical sexual arousal may lead to fear rather than to pleasure. The most common type of sexual pain is 10 times more common in women with previous diagnoses of anxiety disorder. Clinicians often do not routinely inquire about their patients' sexual concerns, particularly in the context of psychotic illness but careful assessment, diagnosis and explanation of their situation is necessary and in keeping with patients' wishes. Evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions are available but poorly researched in the context of psychotic illness.
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- The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Candráková Čerňanová V, Danková Z, Vorobeľová L, Cvíčelová M, Siváková D. Vasomotor, urogenital, psychological, and somatic symptoms in association with CYP1B1 polymorphisms in Slovak women of different menopausal status. Am J Hum Biol 2017; 30:e23094. [PMID: 29285838 DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.23094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2017] [Revised: 11/09/2017] [Accepted: 12/10/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to examine if the Arg48Gly, Ala119Ser, Leu432Val, and Asn453Ser polymorphisms in the CYP1B1 estrogen-metabolizing gene are associated with menopausal symptom experience in healthy Slovak women aged 40-60 years. We also investigated the possible association of other factors with menopausal symptoms, including health status, physical activity, reproductive history, psychological status, and smoking. METHODS The total sample consisted of 367 women (mean age 49.11 ± 5.86 years), encompassing 180 premenopausal (mean age 45.06 ± 3.81 years), 29 peri-menopausal (mean age 49.41 ± 3.94 years), and 158 postmenopausal (mean age 53.71 ± 4.54 years) women. The research comprised anthropometric and bioelectrical impedance analysis measurements (BIA), blood or saliva samples collected for DNA analysis, and a specific menopausal questionnaire. RESULTS CYP1B1 Arg48Gly is significantly associated with vasomotor, psychological, and somatic symptoms. It appears that the Gly/Gly genotype is a risk factor during the postmenopause and protective in the pre- and peri-menopause. CYP1B1 Ala119Ser was associated with all menopausal symptoms, with the Ser/Ser genotype increasing risk in the premenopause and offering protection in the peri- and postmenopause. Polymorphisms Leu432Val and Asn453Ser gave unequivocal results; independent of menopausal status, the Leu/Leu genotype was associated with increasing risk of vasomotor, urogenital, and psychological symptoms and the Asn/Asn genotype provided a protective effect against psychological symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest possible associations of CYP1B1 polymorphisms with the occurrence and manifestation of particular menopausal symptoms in healthy mid-life Slovak women.
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- Veronika Candráková Čerňanová
- Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava, 842 15, Slovakia
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- Comenius University in Bratislava, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin (JFM CU), Biomedical Center Martin JFM CU, Martin, 036 01, Slovakia
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- Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava, 842 15, Slovakia
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- Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava, 842 15, Slovakia
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- Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava, 842 15, Slovakia
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Whicker M, Black J, Altwerger G, Menderes G, Feinberg J, Ratner E. Management of sexuality, intimacy, and menopause symptoms in patients with ovarian cancer. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2017; 217:395-403. [PMID: 28411144 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2017] [Revised: 04/03/2017] [Accepted: 04/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Issues of sexuality, intimacy, and early menopause significantly impact the quality of life of patients following the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer. These are undertreated problems. Successful treatment requires the provider's awareness of the problem, ability to identify it, and willingness to treat it. Unfortunately many providers do not address these issues in the pretreatment or perioperative period. Furthermore, patients do not often alert their providers to their symptoms. While systemic hormone therapy may improve many of the issues, they are not appropriate for all patients given their action on estrogen receptors. However, other nonhormonal treatments exist including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, antiepileptics, natural remedies, and pelvic floor physical therapy. In addition psychological care and the involvement of the partner can be helpful in managing the sexual health concerns of these patients. At the time of diagnosis or at initial consultation, women should be informed of the potential physiologic, hormonal, and psychosocial effects of ovarian cancer on sexuality and that there is a multimodal approach to dealing with symptoms.
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- Margaret Whicker
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University, New Haven, CT.
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University, New Haven, CT
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Gillespie BJ. Correlates of Sex Frequency and Sexual Satisfaction Among Partnered Older Adults. JOURNAL OF SEX & MARITAL THERAPY 2017; 43:403-423. [PMID: 27115100 DOI: 10.1080/0092623x.2016.1176608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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This study examines behaviors associated with sex frequency and sexual satisfaction in a national sample of partnered older adults, age 50 to 85 (N = 9,164), together for over one year. The results indicate that older adults with active and satisfying sex lives engage more frequently in open sexual communication and setting the mood for sexual activity. Additionally, synchronicity in sexual desire and activities is related to a high-frequency and highly satisfying sex life in older adulthood. An expansive sexual repertoire, as measured by the number of sexual activities used during the last sexual encounter and the incorporation of sexual variety, is also associated with greater sex frequency and sexual satisfaction.
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Rausch D, Dekker A, Rettenberger M. The construct of sexual openness for females in steady intimate relationships. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0172274. [PMID: 28636608 PMCID: PMC5479499 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0172274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2015] [Accepted: 02/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The analysis of open-minded attitudes towards sexuality in general requires a construct based on attitudinal dimensions. Although several existing studies involve sexual attitudes, they differ substantially and standardized conceptual work is missing. Thus, the authors introduce the latent variable sexual openness to develop a construct based on self-oriented attitudes towards different sexual topics. Available survey data of female German students in a steady relationship allowed providing a first empirical test for the applicability of this construct. Five subdimensions are acknowledged central for sexual openness: sexual practices, masturbation, bisexuality, permissiveness, and pornography consumption. Confirmatory factor analysis and correlations confirmed the idea of an underlying mechanism with an impact on all five variables. Though further validation of the construct of sexual openness is required, the findings strongly support the notion of an overarching latent attitude variable, which influences the individual relation to everything sexual. The results were compared to other studies and potential approaches for future analyses were proposed.
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- Diana Rausch
- Department of Psychology, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz (JGU), Mainz, Germany
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- Institute for Sex Research and Forensic Psychiatry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz (JGU), Mainz, Germany
- Centre for Criminology, Wiesbaden, Germany
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Kasif T, Band-Winterstein T. Older widows' perspectives on sexuality: A life course perspective. J Aging Stud 2017; 41:1-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaging.2017.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2016] [Revised: 01/06/2017] [Accepted: 01/19/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Conklin DY. Sexual Activity and Midlife Women: The Paradigm Shift from Traditional to Biopsychosocial. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2016; 26:95-96. [PMID: 27977323 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2016.6233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Danette Y Conklin
- Department of Psychiatry, University Hospitals, Cleveland Medical Center , Cleveland, Ohio
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Brotto L, Atallah S, Johnson-Agbakwu C, Rosenbaum T, Abdo C, Byers ES, Graham C, Nobre P, Wylie K. Psychological and Interpersonal Dimensions of Sexual Function and Dysfunction. J Sex Med 2016; 13:538-71. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2016.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 196] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2015] [Revised: 01/16/2016] [Accepted: 01/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Angst J, Hengartner MP, Rössler W, Ajdacic-Gross V, Leeners B. A Swiss Longitudinal Study of the Prevalence of, and Overlap Between, Sexual Problems in Men and Women Aged 20 to 50 Years Old. JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH 2015; 52:949-959. [PMID: 26132602 DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2014.1002556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The aim of this study was to obtain data on the development and course of sexual problems and their interrelationships by investigating a representative sample of men and women over a period of 30 years. A representative sample of 299 women selected from the complete electoral register and 292 men selected from screening lists for military service in Zurich, Switzerland, answered questions about their sexuality as part of a series of seven interviews between ages 20 (1979) and 50 (2008). Of the initial sample of 591 participants, 43% (57% of them male) were lost to follow-up. Interviews were conducted using the Structured Psychopathological Interview and Rating of the Social Consequences of Psychological Disturbances for Epidemiology (SPIKE), a semistructured interview. Sexual problems were identified on the basis of the study participants' self-appraisal. One-year prevalence rates, lifetime risks, and overlap of functional, emotional, and sexual desire problems in men and women were evaluated. The findings confirmed higher lifetime risks in women than in men for any sexual problem (females 67.0%; males 46.0%) and for functional (39.3%; 22.1%), emotional (35.7%; 15.9%), and sexual desire problems (51.6%; 33.3%). While in general men's sexual problems increased with age, no such association was observed in women. The overlap of all three problems (functional, emotional, and sexual desire) was reported by 16.9% of women but only 5.0% of men. Although there are commonalities, the type but also the development and, in particular, the overlap of sexual problems in women and men are markedly different.
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- Jules Angst
- a Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Psychiatric Hospital , University of Zurich
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- a Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Psychiatric Hospital , University of Zurich
- b Department of Applied Psychology , Zurich University of Applied Sciences
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- a Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Psychiatric Hospital , University of Zurich
- c Institute of Psychiatry, Laboratory of Neuroscience (LIM 27) , University of Sao Paulo
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- a Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Psychiatric Hospital , University of Zurich
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- d Division of Reproductive Endocrinology , University Hospital Zurich
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Tiefer L, Laan E, Basson R. Missed Opportunities in the Patient-Focused Drug Development Public Meeting and Scientific Workshop on Female Sexual Dysfunction Held at the FDA, October 2014. JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH 2015; 52:601-603. [PMID: 26010838 DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2014.1003362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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There were numerous missed opportunities at the October 2014 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) meeting on female sexual dysfunction (FSD). They included opportunities to hear from a diverse range of patients and to engage in evidence-based discussions of unmet medical needs, diagnostic instruments, trial end points, and inclusion criteria for clinical trials. Contributions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) nomenclature, based on extensive research, were dismissed in favor of language favoring a seemingly clear but scientifically unsupportable distinction between women's sexual desire and arousal. Numerous participants, including patients recruited by their physicians, acknowledged travel expenses paid for by interested pharmaceutical companies. Conflicts of interest were manifold. The meeting did not advance the FDA's understanding of women's sexual distress and represents a setback for our field.
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Hughes AK, Lewinson TDW. Facilitating communication about sexual health between aging women and their health care providers. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2015; 25:540-550. [PMID: 25228151 DOI: 10.1177/1049732314551062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Many women experience changes in sexual health as they age, and discussing these changes with health care providers is an essential component of optimal health management. The purpose of this study was to understand aging women's perspectives about communicating with providers about sexual health. We used the integrative model of behavioral prediction as a theoretical lens to explore women's attitudes, perceived norms, and perceived self-efficacy that promote or inhibit the likelihood of communicating about sexual health. In this theory-based qualitative study, we interviewed 28 community-dwelling older women in the Midwestern United States. Through thematic analysis, we identified both positive and negative attitudes about communicating with providers. Women seemed most inclined to discuss sexual health if they perceived that important patient-provider conditions, such as trust and rapport, were in place. Despite situational obstacles and perceived norms, these women held strong beliefs about their abilities to discuss sexual health topics with providers.
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- Anne K Hughes
- Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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Pakpour AH, Yekaninejad MS, Pallich G, Burri A. Using ecological momentary assessment to investigate short-term variations in sexual functioning in a sample of peri-menopausal women from Iran. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0117299. [PMID: 25692787 PMCID: PMC4333575 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0117299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2014] [Accepted: 12/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The investigation of short-term changes in female sexual functioning has received little attention so far. The aims of the study were to gain empirical knowledge on within-subject and within- and across-variable fluctuations in women’s sexual functioning over time. More specifically, to investigate the stability of women´s self-reported sexual functioning and the moderating effects of contextual and interpersonal factors. A convenience sample of 206 women, recruited across eight Health care Clinics in Rasht, Iran. Ecological momentary assessment was used to examine fluctuations of sexual functioning over a six week period. A shortened version of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) was applied to assess sexual functioning. Self-constructed questions were included to assess relationship satisfaction, partner’s sexual performance and stress levels. Mixed linear two-level model analyses revealed a link between orgasm and relationship satisfaction (Beta = 0.125, P = 0.074) with this link varying significantly between women. Analyses further revealed a significant negative association between stress and all six domains of women’s sexual functioning. Women not only reported differing levels of stress over the course of the assessment period, but further differed from each other in how much stress they experienced and how much this influenced their sexual response. Orgasm and sexual satisfaction were both significantly associated with all other domains of sexual function (P<0.001). And finally, a link between partner performance and all domains of women`s sexual functioning (P<0.001) could be detected. Except for lubrication (P = 0.717), relationship satisfaction had a significant effect on all domains of the sexual response (P<0.001). Overall, our findings support the new group of criteria introduced in the DSM-5, called “associated features” such as partner factors and relationship factors. Consideration of these criteria is important and necessary for clinicians when diagnosing FSD.
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- Amir H. Pakpour
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Basson R, Bronner G. Management and rehabilitation of neurologic patients with sexual dysfunction. HANDBOOK OF CLINICAL NEUROLOGY 2015; 130:415-34. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-444-63247-0.00024-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Rabiee M, Nasirie M, Zafarqandie N. Evaluation of Factors Affecting Sexual Desire During Menopausal Transition and Post Menopause. WOMEN’S HEALTH BULLETIN 2014. [DOI: 10.17795/whb-25147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Petersen M, Kristensen E, Berg S, Midgren B. Long-term effects of continuous positive airway pressure treatment on sexuality in female patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Sex Med 2014; 1:62-8. [PMID: 25356289 PMCID: PMC4184499 DOI: 10.1002/sm2.18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Introduction Results from a previous study showed that sexuality was negatively affected in females with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Data are sparse on the long-term effects of nocturnal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment on sexual difficulties and sexual distress in female patients with OSA. Aim The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects after 1 year of CPAP treatment on sexual difficulties, sexual distress, and manifest sexual dysfunction in female patients with OSA. The effect of CPAP on life satisfaction was also investigated. Methods Fifty-four therapy-compliant, female patients (age 22–71) received a survey before and after 1 year of nocturnal CPAP treatment. The questions on this survey were drawn from three self-administered questionnaires: two on sexuality and one on life satisfaction. The results were compared with a population sample. The Epworth Sleepiness Scale was used for assessment of daytime sleepiness. Main Outcome Measures The Female Sexual Function Index, Female Sexual Distress Scale, Manifest Female Sexual Dysfunction, four questions from Life Satisfaction 11, and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale were all used to measure outcome. Results In total, 44 patients responded to the survey (81% response rate). The results were a significant, positive change in manifest female sexual dysfunction, but no significant changes in isolated sexual difficulties or sexual distress. Daytime sleepiness significantly decreased after 1 year. The results from the Life Satisfaction 11 questionnaire remained unchanged after 1 year. Conclusions After 1 year of CPAP treatment, female patients with OSA reported reduced manifest sexual dysfunction. However, it cannot be concluded if this result is due to CPAP treatment alone. Furthermore, reduced daytime tiredness was found in the surveyed population. CPAP treatment, per se, does not seem to affect partner relationships. Petersen M, Kristensen E, Berg S, and Midgren B. Long-term effects of continuous positive airway pressure treatment on sexuality in female patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Sex Med 2013;1:62–68.
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- Marian Petersen
- The Neuroscience Centre, Rigshospital Copenhagen, Denmark ; Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Lund University Lund, Sweden
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- Sexological Clinic, Psychiatric Centre Copenhagen, University Hospital of Copenhagen Copenhagen, Denmark ; Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of ENT, Head and Neck Cancer, Lund University Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Lund University Lund, Sweden
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Leeners B, Hengartner MP, Rössler W, Ajdacic-Gross V, Angst J. The role of psychopathological and personality covariates in orgasmic difficulties: a prospective longitudinal evaluation in a cohort of women from age 30 to 50. J Sex Med 2014; 11:2928-37. [PMID: 25358802 DOI: 10.1111/jsm.12709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION There are little published data on the prevalence of orgasmic difficulties in representative samples and no longitudinal data on the subject. In addition, our knowledge of the factors, which increase or protect against the risk of orgasmic difficulties, is still rudimentary. AIM The aim of this study was to evaluate the cumulative incidence rate and longitudinal course of orgasmic difficulties from age 30 to age 50, and the role of psychopathological and personality covariates in a representative population cohort of women. METHODS Semi-structured interviews with single-item questions on sexual problems in general as well as on orgasmic difficulties were conducted. Psychopathological covariates were from the Symptom Checklist 90 Revised and personality characteristics from the Freiburg Personality Inventory. Coping resources were measured by the scales of mastery and self-esteem. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES One-year prevalences of orgasmic difficulties, associations with psychopathological and personality covariates as well as coping resources were the main outcome measures. RESULTS Orgasmic difficulties were reported annually by 7.4% to 13.5% of the women with a mean of 10.0% and a cumulative risk of 27.3% from age 30 to 50. No relation between age and the prevalence of orgasmic difficulties could be demonstrated. Psychopathological covariates such as depression, psychoticism, interpersonal sensitivity, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and somatization were moderately associated with orgasmic difficulties. Also, personality traits, i.e., nervousness, aggressiveness, depressiveness, irritability, sociability, and openness, were related to orgasmic difficulties. CONCLUSIONS With a cumulative risk of 27.3%, orgasmic difficulties represent a frequent sexual problem. Annual prevalence rates are particularly high in women with psychopathological characteristics and modestly related to various personality traits. Our findings support the relevance of psychosocial factors in the regulation of female orgasm. More basic research is needed to better understand underlying pathophysiological mechanisms and to improve diagnostic as well as therapeutic tools for women suffering from orgasmic difficulties.
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- Brigitte Leeners
- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Muise A, Giang E, Impett EA. Post sex affectionate exchanges promote sexual and relationship satisfaction. ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR 2014; 43:1391-402. [PMID: 24777441 DOI: 10.1007/s10508-014-0305-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2013] [Revised: 11/14/2013] [Accepted: 02/02/2014] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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The current research examined the role of post sex affection in promoting sexual and relationship satisfaction in ongoing romantic partnerships. Since romantic partners view the period after engaging in sex as an important time for bonding and intimacy, we sought to determine if and how the duration and quality of post sex affection might promote satisfaction in romantic relationships. In two studies, we tested the link between post sex affectionate behavior (e.g., cuddling, caressing, shared intimacy) and sexual and relationship satisfaction. In Study 1, a cross-sectional survey of individuals in romantic relationships (N = 335), duration of post sex affection was associated with higher sexual satisfaction and, in turn, higher relationship satisfaction. In Study 2, a daily experience study of 101 established couples (N = 202) with a 3-month follow-up, day-to-day changes in post sex affection duration and quality were associated with both partners' sexual and relationship satisfaction, and engaging in longer and more satisfying post sex affection over the course of the study was associated with higher relationship and sexual satisfaction 3 months later. In general, the pattern of results was consistent for men and women, but the association between the duration of post sex affection and relationship satisfaction was stronger for women than for men (Study 1) and women, but not men, felt more sexually satisfied when their partner reported higher quality post sex affection (Study 2). The findings suggest that the period after sex is a critical time for promoting satisfaction in intimate bonds.
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- Amy Muise
- Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga, 3359 Mississauga Road North, Mississauga, ON, L5L 1C6, Canada,
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Hughes AK, Rostant OS, Curran PG. Improving sexual health communication between older women and their providers: how the integrative model of behavioral prediction can help. Res Aging 2014; 36:450-66. [PMID: 25651316 DOI: 10.1177/0164027513500055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Talking about sexual health can be a challenge for some older women. This project was initiated to identify key factors that improve communication between aging women and their primary care providers. A sample of women (aged 60+) completed an online survey regarding their intent to communicate with a provider about sexual health. Using the integrative model of behavioral prediction as a guide, the survey instrument captured data on attitudes, perceived norms, self-efficacy, and intent to communicate with a provider about sexual health. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. Self-efficacy and perceived norms were the most important factors predicting intent to communicate for this sample of women. Intent did not vary with race, but mean scores of the predictors of intent varied for African American and White women. Results can guide practice and intervention with ethnically diverse older women who may be struggling to communicate about their sexual health concerns.
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- Anne K Hughes
- School of Social Work, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Psychology Department, Kenyon College, Gambier, OH, USA
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Nappi RE, Martini E, Martella S, Capuano F, Bosoni D, Giacomini S, Beraghi M, Spinillo A. Maintaining sexuality in menopause. Post Reprod Health 2014; 20:22-29. [PMID: 24879777 DOI: 10.1177/1754045313515122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Sexual health in the menopause is a medical challenge because the progressive decline of sexual hormones interacts with the aging process and many psychosocial stressors modulate vulnerability for sexual symptoms (low sexual desire, poor arousal and lubrication, dyspareunia, orgasmic dysfunction and lack of satisfaction). In clinical practice, a coordinated approach is needed to optimally manage the risk for developing female sexual dysfunction (FSD), especially when chronic conditions are present. Biomedical and psychosocial interventions include general education, recognition of signs and symptoms, promotion of health, attention to the partner and individualization of treatment. Counselling to overcome personal and relational difficulties should be always combined with hormonal and non-hormonal strategies to maximize biological signals driving the sexual response. By enhancing women's abilities to cope with sexual changes at midlife, health care providers may significantly optimize healthy aging and partnership.
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- Rossella E Nappi
- Research Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS S. Matteo Foundation, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Research Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS S. Matteo Foundation, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Research Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS S. Matteo Foundation, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Research Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS S. Matteo Foundation, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Research Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS S. Matteo Foundation, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Research Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS S. Matteo Foundation, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Research Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS S. Matteo Foundation, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Research Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS S. Matteo Foundation, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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Thiagamoorthy G, Cardozo L, Srikrishna S, Toozs-Hobson P, Robinson D. Management of prolapse in older women. Post Reprod Health 2014; 20:30-35. [PMID: 24879778 DOI: 10.1177/1754045313518040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common problem affecting 37% of women over the age of 80. Review by a specialist with the aid of a validated quality of life questionnaire will help assess bother, as well as the frequency and severity of urinary, bowel and sexual symptoms. Pelvic examination should be carried out to assess the extent of any prolapse and the compartments affected. The main aim of the treatment is to improve the woman's quality of life. Treatment options may be conservative with lifestyle modifications and pelvic floor muscle therapy, use of a pessary or surgery. Treatment has previously been incorrectly limited in the elderly with the misconception that surgery should be avoided. Her current state of health and expectations are most important. Regardless of age, each patient should be assessed individually with a holistic multi-compartment approach and the risk benefit ratios of every treatment considered.
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Basson R, Smith KB. Incorporating Mindfulness Meditation into the Treatment of Provoked Vestibulodynia. CURRENT SEXUAL HEALTH REPORTS 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/s11930-013-0008-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Akyuz A, Kok G, Kilic A, Guvenc G. In Her Own Words: Living with Urinary Incontinence in Sexual Life. SEXUALITY AND DISABILITY 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/s11195-013-9325-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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