ArticleIranian journal of reproductive medicine2014
Sexual dysfunction in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome and its affected domains.
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- Prevalence and Odds of Developing Sexual Dysfunction in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of family & reproductive health · 2025Review
- Extracting Symptoms of Complex Conditions From Online Discourse (Subreddit to Symptomatology): Lexicon-Based Approach.JMIR medical informatics · 2025Article
- Comparison of sexual function in fertile and infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A cross-sectional study.International journal of reproductive biomedicine · 2025Article
- Body shape concerns, sexual satisfaction, and associated factors among patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome: A cross-sectional study in Western Saudi Arabia.Saudi medical journal · 2025Article
- Does Prevalence of Female Sexual Dysfunction Differ among Infertile Patients with or without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of fertility & sterility · 2024Article
- Sexual Function and Quality of Life in Iranian Women With Human Papillomavirus Infection.Journal of family & reproductive health · 2024Article
- Psychological symptoms and brain activity alterations in women with PCOS and their relation to the reduced quality of life: a narrative review.Journal of endocrinological investigation · 2024Review
- Sexual Function in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Living in Stable Heterosexual Relationships: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Total and bioavailable 25-hydroxyvitamin D is not associated with improved sexual dysfunction following vitamin D supplementation in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a pilot study.The journal of sexual medicine · 2024Article
- Testosterone use and sexual function among transgender men and gender diverse people assigned female at birth.American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2023Article
- Emotional and psychosexual well-being is influenced by ethnicity and birthplace in women and individuals with polycystic ovary syndrome in the UK and India.BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2023Article
- Sexuality and psychological well-being in different polycystic ovary syndrome phenotypes compared with healthy controls: a cross-sectional study.BMC women's health · 2022Article
- Sexual and reproductive health aspects in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: An integrative review.International journal of reproductive biomedicine · 2022Review
- The Effective Factors on The Sexual Function of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of fertility & sterility · 2022Article
- Effects of testosterone treatment on clitoral haemodynamics in women with sexual dysfunction.Journal of endocrinological investigation · 2021Observational
- Sexual Function in Chinese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Correlation with Clinical and Biochemical Characteristics.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2021Observational
- The Effect of Sexual Counseling Using BETTER Model on Sexual Function of Women with Infertility: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health · 2021Article
- Fundamental Concepts and Novel Aspects of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Expert Consensus Resolutions.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2020Review
- CXC Ligand 5 cytokine serum level in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and normal body mass index: A case-control study.International journal of reproductive biomedicine · 2017Article
- Sexual function and hormonal profiles in women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome: a population-based study.International journal of impotence research · 2017Article
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Abstract
backgroundPolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is presented with characteristic complications such as chronic an ovulation, obesity, and hyperandrogenism which can affect sexual function in women of reproductive age.
objectiveHerein we evaluated the frequency and predisposing factors of sexual dysfunction in infertile PCOS patients. MATERIALS AND
methodsIn this cross-sectional study, 130 married women with a definite diagnosis of PCOS who were referred due to infertility were recruited. They were evaluated concerning their sexual function in the domains of desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and pain with the female sexual function index (FSFI) questionnaire.
resultsThe frequency of sexual dysfunction was verified 57.7% in PCOS patients with the domains of desire and arousal being commonly affected in 99.2% and 98.5%of cases respectively. BMI had a significant effect on sexual desire and arousal (p=0.02) while the effect of hirsutism was significant on all domains (p<0.001 for total FSFI score) except for dyspareunia.
conclusionPCOS patients markedly suffer from sexual dysfunction as comorbidity. It seems appropriate to screen all PCOS patients for sexual function with a simple short questionnaire such as FSFI. Targeted interventions could be considered to help improve their quality of life along with other treatments.
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