Results: 16

Sexual dysfunction in the climacteric period and associated factors

Abstract Objectives: to evaluate associated factors with sexual dysfunction among middle-aged women. Methods: cross-sectional and analytical study was carried out with climacteric women attended at a Family Health Strategy Unit in the city of Montes Claros, MG. Brazil. The eligible women answered a que...

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Depression and Sexual Function: Are Pregnant Women Affected More Adversely?

Abstract Objective To investigate depression and sexual function among pregnant and nonpregnant women throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A total of 188 women, 96 pregnant and 92 non-pregnant were included. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX) were ...

Prevalencia y caracterización de disfunciones sexuales masculinas en el personal de la Unidad Académica de Salud y Bienestar de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca, año 2019

Objetivo: determinar la prevalencia y caracterizar la disfunción sexual masculina en el personal docente y administrativo de la Unidad Académica de Salud y Bienestar de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca en el 2019. Metodología: estudio cuantitativo, observacional y transversal. Se encuestaron a 114 ...

Evaluation of obesity influence in the sexual function of postmenopausal women: A cross- sectional study

Abstract Objective The incidence of obesity, which is a chronic condition, has increased in recent years. The association between obesity and female sexual dysfunction remains unclear, particularly in postmenopausal women. In the present study, we evaluated whether obesity is a risk factor for sexual d...

Evaluation of the occurrence of sexual dysfunction and general quality of life in female patients with psoriasis

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (6), 2018
Abstract: Background: Psoriasis has a significant impact on quality of life (QoL). Sexual life can also be affected, with sexual dysfunction being reported by 25-70% of patients. Objectives: To determine the occurrence of sexual dysfunction and evaluate QoL in women with psoriasis. Methods: This case-...

Personality traits of postmenopausal women with sexual dysfunction

Abstract Objective The aim of the present study is to identify the association between personality traits of postmenopausal women and the occurrence of sexual dysfunction. Methods A total of 43 postmenopausal women were evaluated according to their self-perception of the quality of their sexual life. T...

Sexual function of undergraduate women: a comparative study between Brazil and Italy

Rev. bras. enferm; 71 (supl.3), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the sexual function of Italian and Brazilian nursing students using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), to estimate the prevalence of sexual dysfunctions and related factors. Method: this is a cross-sectional study involving 84 Brazilian and 128 Italian undergraduat...

Sexual function, anxiety and depression in women with benign breast disease. A case-control study

Summary Introduction: Sexual dysfunction is highly prevalent, affecting 40% of the female population. The incidence of such dysfunction is known to be higher among women with malignant breast disease and in patients with depression or anxiety. However, there are few data regarding the prevalence of sexu...

Sexual dysfunction in females with depression: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Introduction Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in depression albeit common is strikingly understudied. The condition, if addressed properly, can be readily cured, improving the quality of life of the patient. Methods A consecutive sample of drug-naïve married female patients with depression was...

Analysis of sexual function of patients with dermatomyositis and polymyositis through self-administered questionnaires: a cross-sectional study

Rev. bras. reumatol; 57 (2), 2017
Abstract Introduction: To date, there are no descriptions in the literature on gynecologic and sexual function evaluation in female patients with dermatomyositis (DM) and polymyositis (PM). Objective: To assess sexual function in female patients with DM/PM. Patients and methods: This is a monocentric,...