sexual functioning among married iranian women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Sexual Functioning among Married Iranian Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Sexual Functioning among Married Iranian Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

BACKGROUND This study aimed to assess sexual functioning among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Iran. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted to ascertain factors re- lated to sexual functioning in 300 PCOS patients attending to the private practice centers in Kashan, Isfahan Province, Iran, from May to October 2012. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) wa...

Sexual function in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

INTRODUCTION Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinologic disorder. Little is known about the effects of PCOS on overall sexual functioning, phases of the sexual response cycle, and sexual satisfaction. AIM To compare the differences in sexual function between women with PCOS and controls, and to assess the relationship of serum testosterone, body mass index (BMI), hirsutism, a...

Psychometric Properties of the Iranian Version of Physical Disability Sexual and Body Esteem Questionnaire in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Aims: The objective of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Iranian version of the physical disability sexual and body esteem questionnaire (PDSBE) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Materials & Methods: The present cross sectional study was conducted on 100 women with PCOS referred to the infertility clinic in Hormozgan province, Iran. After translating t...

Efficacy of Sexual Counseling based on PLISSIT Model on Sexual Functioning in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

  Background and purpose: Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) suffer from sexual dysfunction that is largely ignored in health clinics. This study was conducted to assess the efficacy of Permission, Limited Information, Specific Suggestion, Intensive Therapy (PLISSIT) model on sexual function of women with PCOS.. Materials and methods: This randomized clinical trial was performed in...

Effect of aerobic training in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder amongst women of reproductive age and is associated with various metabolic perturbations. Chronic low grade inflammation has been reported to participate in the pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome. In this study we examined the effects of 8 weeks aerobic training on serum C-reactive protein level and cardiometab...