Evaluation of sexual function in Brazilian pregnant women.

J Sex Marital Ther

Department of Biomechanics, Medicine and Rehabilitation of the Locomotor Apparatus, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Published: July 2011

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the sexual function of pregnant women and to identify the potential variables associated with it. The study was conducted on 137 low-risk, sexually active pregnant women who filled out the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire. Although 61% of the women assessed presented an FSFI score ≤26.5, they declared that they were satisfied with the emotional proximity to their partner, with their relationship, and with their sex life. A positive association was detected between sexual dysfunction and gestational age and a report of urinary incontinence and excessive weight gain in the current pregnancy.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2011.560537DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

sexual function
12
pregnant women
12
evaluation sexual
4
function brazilian
4
brazilian pregnant
4
women
4
women objective
4
objective study
4
study evaluate
4
evaluate sexual
4

Similar Publications

[Sexuality of the couple during pregnancy after assisted reproductive technology: a comparative study.].

Gynecol Obstet Fertil Senol

January 2025

Service d'obstétrique et médecine fœtale, CHRU de Nancy, Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France; INSERM U1254, Université de Lorraine, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France. Electronic address:

Objective: To study the sexuality of pregnant women after Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART).

Methods: This was a prospective multicenter study based on two questionnaires: the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the Couple Satisfaction Index 32 (CSI 32). Two groups were compared: pregnancies following ART and spontaneous pregnancies.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Purpose: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a surgical intervention that is still performed in large numbers worldwide and has severe effects in terms of both obstetric and sexual consequences. Due to the increase in immigration, it has become more frequent in many countries. This study aims to compare the labor performance, complications, and postpartum sexual function of Type 3 Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) pregnant women undergoing deinfibulation with Type 3 FGM/C patients without deinfibulation.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a prevalent chronic condition affecting approximately 12% of adults, with incidence increasing with age. While pharmacological and behavioural therapies are standard treatments, their efficacy is often limited by side effects and poor adherence. This study aimed to compare the therapeutic effects of precision magnetic stimulation guided by motor-evoked potential with general magnetic therapy in patients with OAB.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Anogenital inflammation is a critical risk factor for HIV acquisition. The primary preventative HIV intervention, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), is ineffective in blocking transmission in anogenital inflammation. Pre-existing sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) and anogenital microbiota dysbiosis are the leading causes of inflammation, where inflammation is extensive and often asymptomatic and undiagnosed.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Effect of Hepatitis E Virus on the Male Reproductive System: A Review of Current Evidence.

Viruses

January 2025

Department of Biomedical & Nutritional Sciences, Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA 01854, USA.

Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) is a globally widespread pathogen that causes acute hepatitis infection. Beyond hepatic pathogenesis, HEV has been proven to cause several extrahepatic manifestations, such as neurological, renal, and hematological manifestations. It was also associated with mortality in pregnant females.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!