SynthesisInternational journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics2026
Non-pharmacologic therapies for treating sexual dysfunction during pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Synthesis in International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
backgroundSexual dysfunction during pregnancy is a common problem, and can occur as the result of various physical, hormonal, and emotional changes that women experience during this period. Non-pharmacologic treatments are recommended due to the restrictions on medications during this period.
objectivesTo summarize the evidence on non-pharmacologic interventions for treating sexual dysfunction during pregnancy. SEARCH STRATEGY: Searches were conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, PsycINFO, PEDro, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and ClinicalTrials.gov. SELECTION CRITERIA: We included randomized clinical trials comparing interventions for treating sexual dysfunction during pregnancy. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: From these search results, studies were selected, and data was extracted by two authors independently. The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool (RoB 2.0). RevMan 5.4. was used for data synthesis. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment Development (GRADE) and Evaluation method was used to evaluate the strength of the evidence. MAIN
resultsWe retrieved a total of 9017 articles. Twenty-four studies met the eligibility criteria and were included in the systematic review, and nine studies were included in the meta-analysis. The total number of participants was 1557, with a mean age ranging from 19.3 to 30.7 years and a gestation ranging from 8.9 to 28.3 weeks. Patients undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) had a mean increase of 6.82 in their Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) total score (range 1.63-12.01, P = 0.010, I
conclusionCBT, the PLISSIT model, and sexual education for pregnant women can improve sexual function during the gestational period.
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