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ArticleBMC women's health2022

Status of female sexual dysfunction among postmenopausal women in Bangladesh.

Mohammad Ashraful Amin, Nusrat-E Mozid, Sanjana Binte Ahmed, Shakila Sharmin, Imran Hossain Monju, Shirin Shahadat Jhumur, Wharesha Sarker, Koustuv Dalal, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader

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Mohammad Ashraful Amin *Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh.
Nusrat-E Mozid *Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh.
Sanjana Binte AhmedDepartment of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh.
Shakila SharminDepartment of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh.
Imran Hossain MonjuDepartment of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh.
Shirin Shahadat JhumurDepartment of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh.
Wharesha SarkerDepartment of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh.
Koustuv DalalDivision of Public Health Science, Institution for Health Sciences, Mid Sweden University, Sundsvall, Sweden. Koustuv.dalal@miun.se.
Mohammad Delwer Hossain HawladerDepartment of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh.

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backgroundWomen's sexual health and physical desire for sex are most important for their emotional and physical well-being. This study aimed to examine the status of sexual dysfunction among postmenopausal women in Bangladesh and assess the significant risk factors behind this.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 45-55 years in four public and private hospitals in Bangladesh from April 2021 to June 2021 using a multi-stage sampling technique to enroll the study participants. The female sexual function index (FSFI) scale measured the prevalence of FSD, and the relationship of independent risk factors were assessed using a multivariate logistic regression model.

resultsThe total score of FSFI among postmenopausal Bangladeshi women was 18.07 ± 8.51. Among 260 participants, the prevalence of FSD was 56.9%. Out of all the significant risk factors, increasing age, urban population group, multiparous, homemakers, duration of menopause, and postmenopausal women with no hormone therapy were significantly associated with FSD. In contrast, those with regular physical activity were protective of FSD.

conclusionIn conclusion, a significant proportion of postmenopausal Bangladeshi women are enduring sexual dysfunction. Proper hormonal therapy and non-hormonal therapies such as physical activity and pelvic floor muscle (Kegel) exercise with adequate counseling are helpful to cope in this distressing situation.

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Sexual Dysfunction, PhysiologicalSexual Dysfunctions, PsychologicalBangladeshCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansPostmenopausePrevalenceSexual BehaviorSurveys and QuestionnairesFemale sexual dysfunctionHormone therapyPhysical activityPostmenopausal women

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PMCPMC9533598

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