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BACKGROUND: Few studies have compared the effects of tibolone versus hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on lower urinary tract symptoms and female sexual function. The current study aimed to compare these treatments. METHODS: Women with climacteric symptoms were recruited consecutively and allocated to receive tibolone (2.5 mg) or estradiol valerate (1 mg) and medroxyprogesterone acetate (2.5 mg). Patients were followed up at 4 weeks and 12 weeks after treatment...

BACKGROUND: Sexual function is one component of quality of life that could be fulfilled by humans. Hysterectomy, which is an operative procedure in women, may cause disturbance in sexual function. AIM: This study aims to determine the surveillance of sexual function after hysterectomy. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study involving 92 gynecological tumor patients who had undergone a hysterectomy by open laparotomy procedure for at least 3 months...

INTRODUCTION: Current studies indicate a strong relationship between sexual dysfunctions and eating disorders. The aims of this study were to investigate the frequency of disordered eating behaviors (DE) in patients with genito-pelvic pain and penetration disorder (GPPPD); and to determine the clinical features associated with DE. METHODS: Outpatients with GPPPD (n=105) were evaluated with sociodemographic data form, structured clinical interview for DSM-IV (SCID), Golombok-Rust inventory of sexual satisfaction female form (GRISS), Hamilton anxiety rating scale (HAM-A), Hamilton depression rating scale (HAM-D), eating disorder examination questionnaire (EDEQ), and eating attitudes test (EAT-40)...

BACKGROUND: Research suggests that COVID-19 impairs sexual function in men, but little is known about the impact of COVID-19 (or long COVID) on sexual function in women. AIM: We sought to compare the sexual function of cisgender women who had never had COVID-19, who had COVID-19 but not long COVID, and who had long COVID, and assessed whether long COVID symptoms and/or emotional distress mediate the relationship between COVID-19 history and sexual function. METHODS: In total, 2329 adult cisgender women were recruited online as study participants...

BACKGROUND: Female Reddit users frequently discussed potential causes of orgasm difficulties and its implications on mental health and relationships. AIM: This study aimed to evaluate the experiences of women discussing orgasms on the Internet site Reddit. We sought to qualitatively analyze the topics that arose in users' discussions to better understand the potential causes of orgasm difficulties and its implications on quality of life. METHODS: Posts on the subreddit r/TwoXChromosomes containing the keywords "orgasm" and "climax" were included in the dataset...

Sexual function among postpartum women is often overlooked by health-care professionals. This study aimed to investigate associated factors of sexual dysfunction among postpartum women. This study used a cross-sectional study design. A total of 135 postpartum women from a teaching hospital in northern Taiwan who met the inclusion criteria were recruited. SPSS version 22.0 was used to analyze data including descriptive and bivariate analysis. A multiple linear regression was using to identify the predictors of sexual dysfunction among Taiwanese postpartum women...

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the cornerstone of psychopharmacology. However, they cause side effects such as sexual dysfunction, leading to the discontinuation of treatment. We aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of drug holidays for women experiencing sexual dysfunction Induced by SSRIs other than fluoxetine. This study was an 8-week randomized, open-label, controlled trial including married women aged between 18 and 50 years who had experienced sexual dysfunction while undergoing treatment with SSRIs...

INTRODUCTION: Sexual health, an integral component of overall well-being, is frequently compromised by common yet underdiagnosed sexual dysfunctions. Traditional interventions encompass pharmaceutical and psychological treatments. Unconventional therapies, like MDMA, offer hope for sexual dysfunction. This review delves into MDMA's effects on sexual responsiveness and its potential role in treating sexual dysfunction. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this review is to elucidate effects of MDMA on different domains of the female and male sexual response cycles...

BACKGROUND: Sexual health outcomes (SHO), which entail the physical, emotional, mental and social impacts, are an important consideration for adolescent and young adults (AYA, ages 15-39) affected by cancer. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to summarize the current literature and evaluate AYA cancer impacts on SHO. METHODS: EMBASE and MEDLINE were searched from 01/01/2000 to 09/28/2022 to identify epidemiologic studies that used an analytic observational design, included individuals with AYA cancer and non-cancer controls, and evaluated SHO...

Orgasm is a phase of the human sexual response, and the possible discrepancies between male and female ways to experience it are still not clear in the literature. There is a lack of tools to adequately assess orgasm perception. This study aims to develop an instrument and verify possible differences between males and females. We constructed the Orgasmic Perception Questionnaire (OPQ) through different stages: first, 316 items selection was conducted on a sample of 96 people, where items came mainly from written descriptions of orgasm perception; second, an exploratory factor analysis was conducted on 674 Italian adults with a 63-item OPQ; finally, a confirmatory factor analysis was conducted on 1100 Italian adults with a 47-item OPQ...

INTRODUCTION: Bladder exstrophy and epispadias complex (BEEC) is a spectrum of congenital malformations ranging from an isolated epispadias to a full exstrophy. It is an uncommon disease and little is known on how patients cope with its implications later in life. OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study is to assess the sexual, continence and fertility outcomes of BEEC patients, who had reconstructive bladder surgery during childhood. Considering the sensitive nature of these topics, they are not easily spoken about in the doctor's office...

The aim of this study was to investigate changes in sexuality and sexual dysfunction in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients in the first two years after treatment, in relation to the type of treatment. Data were used of 588 HNC patients participating in the prospective NETherlands Quality of life and Biomedical Cohort Study (NET-QUBIC) from diagnosis to 3, 6, 12 and 24 months after treatment. Primary outcome measures were the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)...

OBJECTIVE: To determine the association between different pelvic floor disorders and the presence of sexual dysfunction in women. METHOD: An observational study of non-pregnant women was carried out in Spain in 2021 and 2022. To assess the presence of pelvic floor problems, the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI-20) was used, consisting of the subscales Pelvic Organ Prolapse Distress Inventory-6 (POPDI-6; prolapse symptoms), Colorectal-Anal Distress Inventory (CRADI-8; colorectal symptoms), and Urinary Distress Inventory-6 (UDI-6; urinary symptoms)...

BACKGROUND: Sexual dysfunctions may negatively affect an individual's self-perceived womanhood or manhood, but whether gender nonconformity in childhood or adolescence can influence adult sexual functioning has not been examined so far. AIM: To explore the possible link between recalled childhood gender nonconformity and sexual dysfunctions in adulthood in a large sample. METHODS: We analyzed baseline questionnaire data from Project SEXUS, a nationally representative cohort study on sexual health among 15- to 89-year-old Danish citizens...

BACKGROUND: Acupuncture has potential in the treatment of female sexual dysfunction (FSD), but its effectiveness needs to be verified. AIM: A meta-analysis to provide a summary of studies that had investigated the efficacy of acupuncture as a treatment for FSD. METHODS: A systematic screening was conducted on electronic databases such as Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane Library, CNKI, and CBM to select studies that met the criteria before April 2023...

BACKGROUND: Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a highly prevalent health disorder and no self-report questionnaire on female sexual function is available in Romanian. Therefore we considered the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) to be the most appropriate due to its excellent psychometric properties. The FSFI is a measuring scale with 19 items that assess the six domains of female sexual function: desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and pain. The paper aims to analyze the psychometric reliability and validity of the FSFI-RO (Romanian Version of the Female Sexual Function Index)...

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE(S): SD is possible after treatment of LRAC and is associated with distress and impaired quality of life. We report the prevalence of SD in our LRAC patients treated with curative intent. We also evaluate patient/treatment-related factors associated with SD. MATERIALS/METHODS: LRAC patients from 2010-2022 were identified. Consented patients were surveyed and patient/treatment factors were collated from medical records. Sexual function (SF) was measured using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF)...

BACKGROUND: Sexual dysfunction (SD) is a common, yet underdiagnosed problem in Parkinson Disease (PD) patients. It can negatively impact their quality of life (QoL) and clinical outcome. we tried to assess SD in a group of Egyptian PD patients. METHODS: The study is a case-control, cross-sectional study that included 200 participants, consisting of 100 PD patients and 100 matched healthy controls. Social, demographic information, and clinical variables were collected from both groups...

STUDY QUESTION: What is the relationship of sex steroid levels with sexual function in women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? SUMMARY ANSWER: Women with PCOS reported more sexual dysfunction and more sexual distress compared to those without PCOS, but only few and weak associations between androgen levels and sexual function were observed. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: The literature shows that women with PCOS report lower levels of sexual function and sexual satisfactionand more sexual distress...

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the changes in the bladder neck (BN) and urinary symptoms using extracorporeal magnetic innervations (ExMI) therapy before and after performing passive pelvic floor exercises. METHODS: Twenty women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) were assessed by transperineal ultrasound and questionnaires before and after the ExMI therapy from January 2011 to February 2021. RESULTS: The incidence of urinary frequency and SUI were significantly decreased following the therapy (McNemar's test; P <0...