Objective The aim of this study is to evaluate the menstrual pattern, sexual function, and anxiety, and depression in women with poststerilization regret, and potential influencing factors for regret following TL in Iranian women. MaterialsAndMethods In this cross-sectional study, 166 women with TL were subdivided into two groups including women with poststerilization regret (n=41) and women wi...

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...

To the Editor: We read with great interest the recent article by Korpelainen et al.1 Despite the fact that the majority of their patients reported a marked decline in all the measured sexual functioning, there was increased libido in 19 of their 192 patients. These patients did not differ from other patients as to the site of the lesion, as reported before.2–4 However, no information was presen...

Background: Each year about 600000 hysterectomies are performed in the United States and is the second most common operation after cesarean. Because of its effect on infertility and mental image of the body it may lead to sexual dysfunction. This study was done to evaluate the effect of hysterectomy on sexual dysfunction in patients referred to Amir hospital. Materials and Methods: This study w...

background: hypoactive sexual desire disorder is the most common sexual disorder among women, which interferes with their various functions. activity of brain-behavioral and psychological distress systems are considered among factors affecting sexual function. objectives: the present study aimed to compare women with hypoactive sexual desire and normal women in terms of brain-behavioral and psy...

Pelvic organ prolapse is a common medical problem in parous women that becomes particularly acute with advancing age. As life expectancy increases, this condition is acquiring greater significance: 20% of women on gynaecology waiting lists in the UK are awaiting prolapse surgery, which demonstrates the enormity of this virtual pandemic. Prolapse usually refers to a combination of deficiencies o...

Background Regaining arm and hand function was deemed the most important by quadriplegics, while regaining sexual function was given the highest priority for paraplegics. Improving bladder and bowel function was of shared importance to both injury groups. The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the existing research on patients with spinal cord injury...