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ArticleBMC women's health2020

Influential factors on sexual function in infertile women with endometriosis: a path analysis.

Samaneh Youseflu, Shahideh Jahanian Sadatmahalleh, Mahnaz Bahri Khomami, Malihe Nasiri

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Article in BMC women's health, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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13 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 32 citations in OpenAlex.

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  10. New Understanding of Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Endometriosis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022
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  11. Endometriosis and Sexual Functioning: How Much Do Cognitive and Psycho-Emotional Factors Matter?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022
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  13. Endometriosis-A Multifaceted Problem of a Modern Woman.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021
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4 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Samaneh YousefluDepartment of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Ale-Ahmad Highway, Tehran, Iran.
Shahideh Jahanian SadatmahallehDepartment of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Ale-Ahmad Highway, Tehran, Iran. Shahideh.jahanian@modares.ac.ir.
Mahnaz Bahri KhomamiMonash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Vic, Clayton, Australia.
Malihe NasiriDepartment of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.
Tarbiat Modares University · IRMonash University · AUShahid Beheshti University · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEndometriosis have a negative influence on women's sexual life. The aim of the current study was to test a conceptual model considering the interrelated role of anxiety, depression, sleep quality, physical activity, BMI, stage of endometriosis, the intensity of dyspareunia and pelvic pain on sexual function (SF) in infertile women with endometriosis. Also test the mediating role of sleep quality, anxiety, and depression.

methodIn the present cross-sectional study, 220 infertile women with a laparoscopically confirmed endometriosis were recruited. Data were collected using a socio-demographic checklist, Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Visual Analog Scale (VAS).

resultsWe found that anxiety, depression, sleep quality, BMI, level of education, stage of endometriosis, and dyspareunia have a direct effect on women's SF. In our study, sleep quality, anxiety, pelvic pain, and depression were the four major mediators that the higher scores lead to a decrease in the SF of endometriosis patients. The intensity of pelvic pain with an effect on sleep quality (SQ) and dyspareunia change women's SF. The lower level of physical activity, and higher BMI with indirect effect thorough anxiety, and SQ can worsen SF. Also, a higher level of anxiety leads to poor SQ and depression. Anxiety with both direct and indirect effect impress women's SF.

conclusionIt seems that the main risk factors for sexual dysfunction in women with endometriosis are higher rates of anxiety, depression, poor sleep quality, pelvic pain, and dyspareunia. In the care of women with endometriosis, not only laparoscopy and medical treatment should be performed but also psychotherapeutic and psychosexual help should be offered.

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AdultAnxietyCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionDyspareuniaEndometriosisFemaleHumansInfertility, FemaleMental HealthPelvic PainQuality of LifeSeverity of Illness IndexSexual Dysfunction, PhysiologicalSexual Dysfunctions, PsychologicalSleepEndometriosisHADSPain intensityPath modelSexual functionSleep quality

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