OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of fractional microablative CO2 laser on sexual function and overall satisfaction with sexual life in postmenopausal women with vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA). METHOD This prospective study included 77 postmenopausal women (mean age 60.6 ± 6.2 years) treated for VVA symptoms with the fractional microablative CO2 laser system (SmartXide(2) V(2)LR, Monalisa Touc...

Objective To investigate the effects of fractional microablative CO 2 laser on sexual function and overall satisfaction with sexual life in postmenopausal women with vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA). Method This prospective study included 77 postmenopausal women (mean age 60.6 6.2 years) treated for VVA symptoms with the fractional microablative CO 2 laser system (SmartXide 2 V 2 LR, Monalisa Touch, ...

Introduction. A validated cutpoint for the total Female Sexual Function Index scale score exists to classify women with and without sexual dysfunction. However, there is no sexual desire (SD) domain-specific cutpoint for assessing the presence of diminished desire in women with or without a sexual desire problem. Aims. This article defines and validates a specific cutpoint on the SD domain for ...

Objective: International studies have shown that overall sexual activity and frequency of intercourse decreased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim this study is to compare female dysfunction (FSD) rate in women pandemic tertiary hospital Turkey. Method: A total 150 participants who were 50 pregnant (group I), healthcare II) other III), participated study. function index (FSFI) ...

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction Normal sexual function is considered as an essential aspect quality life. Distortions the activity can result in psychosocial conflicts, separation, depression and even increased morbidity mortality. Sexual dysfunction (SD) age related, progressive more prevalent among women than men. An prevalence SD has been reporte...

INTRODUCTION Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is characterized by low sexual desire that causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty. AIM The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of the 5-HT1A agonist/5-HT2A antagonist flibanserin in premenopausal women with HSDD. METHODS This was a randomized, placebo-controlled trial in which premenopausal women with HSDD...

INTRODUCTON Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) has become an established therapy for voiding dysfunction. Additional benefits, such as improved bowel functions and bladder pain, have been reported. Improvement in female sexual function after SNM treatment has been suggested; however, reports examining the effects of SNM on female sexual functions are scarce. We evaluate the effects of SNM on female s...

OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study were to investigate clitoral blood flow in SSc women compared with healthy controls and to correlate it with microvascular damage and disease clinical variables. We also evaluated the correlation between clitoral blood flow and sexual dysfunction. METHODS Twenty-two SSc women and 20 healthy controls matched for sex and age were enrolled in this study. B...

AbstractBackground Female genital mutilation (FGM) can leave a lasting mark on the lives and minds of those affected. Aim To assess consequences FGM women's sexual function in women who have undergone compared to not FGM. Methods A systematic review meta-analysis were conducted from 3 databases; inclusion exclusion criterions determined. Studies included adul...