ArticleRevista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P2026
The effect of heavy menstrual bleeding on sexual quality of life: a case-control study.
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Abstract
objectiveTo determine the effect of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) on the sexual quality of life of women.
methodA case-control study was conducted with a total of 142 women (71 with HMB and 71 controls) who applied to the outpatient clinics of a state hospital in Turkey. The case group consisted of women of reproductive age diagnosed with HMB, while the control group included women without HMB who met the inclusion criteria. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form and the Sexual Quality of Life-Female (SQOL-F).
resultsThere were no significant differences between the groups in terms of age and body mass index (BMI) (p > 0.05). However, compared to the control group, women with HMB reported a greater number of bleeding days, menstrual clots, higher pad/tampon usage, greater bleeding volume, menstrual discomfort, and shorter menstrual cycles (p < 0.05). A statistically significant difference was observed between the groups regarding educational level (p < 0.005), while no significant difference was found in contraceptive use (p > 0.05). The mean SQOL-F score was 71.91 ± 20.60 for women with HMB and 80.06 ± 17.39 for the control group, indicating a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05). Additionally, 26.8% of women with HMB had poor sexual quality of life.
conclusionAlthough differences in educational level may represent a potential confounding factor, our findings demonstrate that HMB significantly reduces sexual quality of life in women, thereby supporting our research hypothesis.
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