background & aim: one of the most important events in human life is marriage. sexual satisfaction is one of the effective factors in a successful marriage. accordingly, sexual health education is necessary. sex education should be in line with the cultural, religious, and social infrastructures of the society. the aim of this study was to compare the effect of sex education with and without rel...

OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in diabetic and nondiabetic Jordanian women. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Data were collected from 1,137 married women using the Arabic translation of the Female Sexual Function Index questionnaire. RESULTS Prevalence of sexual dysfunction in diabetic women 50 years of age or older was 59.6 vs. 45.6% in nondiabetic women...

INTRODUCTION Many women experience improved sexual function after hysterectomy. However, a sizeable minority of women report worsened sexual function after the surgery, and concerns about the effect of surgery on sexual function are common among women planning to undergo hysterectomy. AIM The present study examined the role of education about the potential sexual consequences of hysterectomy ...

Introduction: This study aims to assess the role of route of hysterectomy, operative times, and lymphadenectomy on sexual function using the female sexual function index (FSFI) questionnaire. Methods/materials: The FSFI, a survey of validated instruments, was used to assess sexual dysfunction in 171 women with gynecologic cancer in this cross-sectional study. A sub-analysis was performed for pa...

Objective Infertility is a major and problem influencing different aspects of couples life, especially those of women. Sexual dysfunction is the silent partner of infertility. This study aimed to identify the above-mentioned factors to make necessary decisions and perform efficient interventions to improve the sexual health of infertile women. This study investigated the factors influencing sex...

INTRODUCTION Adequate anatomic and physiologic functions of the genitalia are fundamental prerequisites for sexual well-being and reproduction. Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome (MRKHS) compromises female sexual life and makes reproduction impossible. AIM To assess the psychosexual effect of vaginal reconstruction using the laparoscopic Vecchietti technique in patients with MRKHS. MET...

BACKGROUND Female sexual dysfunction is a common, condition that significantly reduces the quality-of-life of the affected persons. Unfortunately, because of the veil of secrecy that shrouds discussions on human sexuality, there has been limited research on this topic in some sociocultural settings. AIM The aim was to determine the prevalence and some sociodemographic factors associated with ...

INTRODUCTION Results from a previous study showed that sexuality was negatively affected in females with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Data are sparse on the long-term effects of nocturnal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment on sexual difficulties and sexual distress in female patients with OSA. AIM The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects after ...

background & aim : for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of female sexual problems, it is crucial to understand the ways women conceptualize their sexuality. the aim of current qualitative study was to explore the participant’s perceptions and understanding of sexuality. methods & materials: in this qualitative study, fifteen married women aged 21-42 interviewed face to face as they referred ...