ArticleSexual medicine2025
Relationship and sexual satisfaction among patients with bipolar disorder and partners.
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Objectives: Good interpersonal relationships are associated with improved functioning, quality of life, and a better prognosis in patients with bipolar disorder (BD). Little information is available regarding relationship satisfaction and sexual satisfaction within couples where 1 partner has BD. Aim: This cross-sectional study aimed to examine relationship and sexual satisfaction in patients with BD and partners to patients with BD. Methods: Patients with BD and partners to patients with BD were included, and outcomes were assessed using semi-structured interviews and questionnaires. Outcomes: Couple satisfaction was measured by the self-reported questionnaire Couple Satisfaction Index (CSI-4), and sexual satisfaction was measured by 3 self-reported questions. Multiple regression analyses were used to compare the groups adjusting for sex, age, mood symptoms, overall functioning, and stress symptoms. The results were compared to general populations. Results: One hundred eleven patients with BD and 74 partners were included. We found a significant difference between patients with BD and partners concerning relationship satisfaction measured with the CSI, with partners being less satisfied ( Clinical implications: In clinical practice, it is essential to focus on relationships including sexual life in patients with BD and partners as both groups have a lower degree of relationship and sexual satisfaction compared to the general population. Strengths and limitations: The use of validated questionnaires and clinical ratings is a strength, albeit the cross-sectional design is a limitation. Conclusions: Patients with BD reported a higher degree of satisfaction with their relationship and sexual life compared to their partners. Compared to the general population, both groups expressed lower degree of relationship and sexual satisfaction.
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