BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Past studies that demonstrated that sexual dysfunction is common among women receiving chronic hemodialysis did not distinguish sexual dysfunction/difficulty from sexual inactivity. This study sought to differentiate these in order to elucidate the prevalence of true "sexual dysfunction" in this population. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS As part of a c...

background: sexual affairs are one of the physiological needs affecting human health. sexual functioning disorders can reduce individual’s capabilities and creativities. sexual relations are in the center of women’s quality of life. the most important family planning is to prevent unintended pregnancies. injectable contraceptives protect women exposed to many complications and mortality due to ...

Uterine fibroids are a common problem in women. Statistics showing 20-50% of fibroids produce symptoms and consequently patients seek surgical intervention to improve their quality of life. Treatments for fibroids are typically successful in controlling the fibroid disease, yet sexual function following invasive surgical treatments for fibroids can be jeopardized. The Sexual Function Index (FSF...

AIM The main objective was to delineate the rates and clinical course of sexual function and depression in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. PATIENTS AND METHODS Forty-eight male and 90 female radiotherapy-naive outpatients with breast or pelvic cancer completed the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) or the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and the Hamilton Depression S...

OBJECTIVE To determine the association between sexual function and depression in sexually active, mid-aged women while controlling for sociodemographical and clinical factors. METHODS Data were analyzed from 335 healthy, sexually active, Peruvian women (40-59 years) who simultaneously filled out the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS), the Beck Depression Inv...

PURPOSE Although rectal cancer is a very common malignancy and has an improved cure rate in response to oncological treatment, research on rectal-cancer survivors' sexual function remains limited. Sexual dysfunction (SD) after rectal cancer treatment was measured, and possible predisposing factors that may have an impact on the development of this disorder were identified. METHODS Patients un...

Background & aim: The incidence of sexual dysfunction increases during the menopause period. Some menopause women are worried about the reduction of their marital satisfaction due to sexual dysfunction. Regarding this, the present study aimed to compare the marital satisfaction among the menopause women with and without sexual dysfunction. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 80...

INTRODUCTION Sexual disorders impact up to 43% of women. However, the relationship between sexual dysfunction and psychological variables such as personality traits and coping mechanisms is not well understood. AIM To examine personality domains and coping strategies utilized by women with sexual dysfunction in a clinical sample. METHODS Patients seeking care for female sexual dysfunction (...

Background and objectives: Female sexual dysfunction is a very common health problem that affects 25-65% of women. Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (Lamiaceae) has been reported in folk medicine for treatment of nervous debility, so this study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of M. officinalis to improve female libido. Methods: Eighty ni...