background: sexual function and its subsequent satisfaction are among the most important aspects of women’s life. however, this instinct could be influenced by some factors such as diseases, drug using, aging, and hormonal and physiologic changes associated with menopause, and sexual behavior. objective: the aim of this study was to describe the prevalence rates of sexual dysfunction, and relat...

INTRODUCTION Vaginal childbirth may result in vaginal introital laxity, altered genital sensation during sexual intercourse, and reduced sexual satisfaction. We report the long-term effectiveness of a single nonsurgical procedure with radiofrequency (RF) energy for laxity at the vaginal introitus. MATERIALS AND METHODS Prospective single-arm study of 30 premenopausal women (21-52 year) with o...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of the present investigation was to assess sexual function among middle-aged women and determine related risk factors (personal and partner) for sexual dysfunction. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, women aged 40-59 years were requested to fill out the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and a general demographic questionnaire containing personal and partner data. ...

Abstract Introduction Data on the role of prolactin (PRL) in physiologic range female sexual response are scanty. Objective To investigate association between PRL and function as assessed by Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). We explored presence a cut-off level able to identify Hypoactive Desire Disorder (HSDD). Methods N=264 pre- post-menopausal women consulting for FSD sexually active were...

Abstract Background The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health pregnant and lactating women is unclear. This study aimed to assess the psychological health, sexual function, quality life (QoL) in Iranian compare results with non-pregnant/non-lactating women. Method comparative cross-sectional was carried out women, from May Jun 2020. Patients were asked complete three questionnaires: Hosp...

abstract background: the world health organization emphasizes on integration of sexual health into primary health care services, educating people and health care workers about sexuality, and promoting optimal sexual health. despite the high prevalence of sexual problems, these problems are poorly managed in primary health care services. this study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and feas...

Background: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a multisystem, connective tissue disorder characterized by fibrosis of the skin and internal organ involvement, which can influence all aspects life, including sexual life. Objectives: This study aimed to compare function in patients with SSc age-/sex-matched healthy controls (HC) determine potential impact clinical features on function. Methods: In total...

BACKGROUND POEMS syndrome is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome due to an underlying plasma cell neoplasm. Hypogonadism is the most common endocrine abnormality in POEMS syndrome. There is no data about improvement of hypogonadism and sexual dysfunction after appropriate treatment of POEMS syndrome so far. In this single-center prospective study, the efficacy of low-dose lenalidomide and dexamethas...

Background Infertility as the bitterest life experience can affect sexual function. Also, infertility is a reproductive health problem. Many studies showed that agitation, stress, depression, marital dissatisfaction and sexual dysfunction are psychological outcomes resulted from infertility. There are many factors influencing the female sexual function, one of them is body mass index. The prese...

The prevalence of urinary incontinence is around 20% of healthy middle-aged women. Incontinence causes a negative impact on the quality of life and sexuality. From August 2002 to January 2004, 30 patients (mean age 43 years) with stress urinary incontinence (59%), overactive bladder (15%) and mixed incontinence (26%) answered the ICIQ-SF(International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnarie-...