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ArticleArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2024

Predictors of partnership and sexual satisfaction and dyadic effects in couples affected by endometriosis and infertility.

Deborah van Eickels, Maren Schick, Ariane Germeyer, Sabine Rösner, Thomas Strowitzki, Tewes Wischmann, Beate Ditzen

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Deborah van EickelsInstitute of Medical Psychology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany. deborah.eickels@med.uni-heidelberg.de.ORCID 0009-0001-6809-9049
Maren SchickInstitute of Medical Psychology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-0400-7595
Ariane GermeyerDepartment of Gynecological Endocrinology and Fertility Disorders, Heidelberg University Women's Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-9804-8250
Sabine RösnerDepartment of Gynecological Endocrinology and Fertility Disorders, Heidelberg University Women's Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-2467-7158
Thomas StrowitzkiDepartment of Gynecological Endocrinology and Fertility Disorders, Heidelberg University Women's Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-7024-855X
Tewes WischmannInstitute of Medical Psychology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-7837-0138
Beate DitzenInstitute of Medical Psychology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-5853-4572

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Abstract

purposeEndometriosis and infertility are associated with impaired partnership and sexuality of the patients, but also of their male partners. Also, endometriosis is one of the most common causes of infertility, resulting in a large overlap of both pathologies. The aim of this study was to determine the association of different predictors of partnership and sexual satisfaction and dyadic effects in couples with endometriosis and infertility.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted with n = 62 women with endometriosis and n = 46 partners, including a total of n = 44 couples, some of whom were affected by infertility. The questionnaire included items on partnership, sexuality, depression, social support, and desire for a child. Multiple linear regression and the actor-partner-interdependence-model were used for analysis.

resultsSignificant dyadic effects only occurred in couples with both endometriosis and infertility. Depression showed a significant negative actor effect in men for partnership satisfaction and a negative actor and partner effect in women for sexuality satisfaction (p < .05). For women, social support showed a significant positive actor effect for partnership satisfaction (p < .05), age showed a significant actor and partner effect for sexuality satisfaction (p < .05).

conclusionThe results show a significant association of endometriosis and infertility with partnership and sexuality satisfaction. Infertility could be a decisive factor. However, the large overlapping of both endometriosis und infertility in many couples support the importance of further studies to differentiate between the both effects.

trial registrationGerman Clinical Trials Register DRKS00014362 on the 29.03.2018.

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EndometriosisPersonal SatisfactionSocial SupportAdultCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionFemaleHumansInfertilityInfertility, FemaleInterpersonal RelationsMaleSexual PartnersSurveys and QuestionnairesAPIMEndometriosisInfertilityPartnershipSexuality

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