Pnm-6: Sexual Dysfunction in Women Seeking Fertility Treatment Jahanian Sadatmahalleh

Background: To determine the impact of infertility on all aspects of female sexual function. Materials and Methods: A literature search was conducted on PubMed. Several methods have been used for evaluation of female sexual functions one of them is the questionnaire included of the female sexual function index (FSFI). FSFI is currently the most frequently used female sexual dysfunction questionnaire, which is a short questionnaire that provides an objective assessment of the quality of sexual functioning and sexual relationships. Results: Though, it is now understood that female sexuality is multi- factorial in nature, comprising neurologic, psychosocial, hormonal, and vascular processes. The explanation of sexual dysfunction is a recurrent or persistent sexual complaint that causes a woman personal suffering. Several studies show that women with infertility reported a lower sex-life satisfaction than controls. They also represent significantly sexual function especial to arousal and desire domain scores, indicating worse sexual functioning, compared with women without infertility. There are some reasons to support these findings. The consequences of an infertility diagnosis may include the development of personal distress, reduced self-esteem, depression and anxiety. It is not completely clear whether it is the assessment of infertility, the treatment, or the interaction of the two that has the greatest impact on female sexual function. Some studies report that women with infertility experienced a higher prevalence of negative emotions associated with previous failed conception attempts and a decrease in sexual satisfaction compared with women without infertility.Conclusion: Women with a diagnosis of infertility were found to be at higher risk for sexual function. The interaction of sexual function and infertility is complex and deserves further study. Therefore there is a need for screening and psychosocial interventions in the setting of infertility to prevent and identify the factors that may contribute to the development of sexual dysfunction.