The influence of infertility on sexual and marital satisfaction in Iranian women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a case-control study
Abstract Background The purpose of the present study was to evaluate sexual and marital satisfaction in couples with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). A case-control study was conducted on 90 couples with PCOS and 90 healthy couples as a control group. Three measures were used to evaluate sexual fun...
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| author | Seyed-Abdolvahab Taghavi Shahintaj Aramesh Maryam Azizi-Kutenaee Helen Allan Tahereh Safarzadeh Mojgan Taheri Shohreh Salari Zahra Khashavi Fatemeh Bazarganipour |
| author_facet | Seyed-Abdolvahab Taghavi Shahintaj Aramesh Maryam Azizi-Kutenaee Helen Allan Tahereh Safarzadeh Mojgan Taheri Shohreh Salari Zahra Khashavi Fatemeh Bazarganipour |
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| description | Abstract Background The purpose of the present study was to evaluate sexual and marital satisfaction in couples with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). A case-control study was conducted on 90 couples with PCOS and 90 healthy couples as a control group. Three measures were used to evaluate sexual function and marital satisfaction: the female sexual function index (FSFI), the Larson sexual satisfaction, and the ENRICH marital satisfaction measures. Results The results of this study show that the mean scores of sexual function, sexual satisfaction, and marital satisfaction were significantly lower in PCOS couples compared with the control group (P < 0.05). Infertility was reported as the strongest predictive factor for sexual function and marital satisfaction in couples with PCOS (P < 0.05). Compared to the control group, sexual and marital satisfaction was lower in patients with PCOS and their partners. Conclusion Since infertility is the strongest predictive factor for the sexual health of couples with PCOS and sexual health is important in family health and marital life, sexual counseling may prove beneficial for these patients. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ca1579be76a64b12a6fb06f60febc9452022-12-21T22:56:16ZengSpringerOpenMiddle East Fertility Society Journal2090-32512021-01-012611710.1186/s43043-020-00047-yThe influence of infertility on sexual and marital satisfaction in Iranian women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a case-control studySeyed-Abdolvahab Taghavi0Shahintaj Aramesh1Maryam Azizi-Kutenaee2Helen Allan3Tahereh Safarzadeh4Mojgan Taheri5Shohreh Salari6Zahra Khashavi7Fatemeh Bazarganipour8Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, YasujFertility and Infertility Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical SciencesCentre for Critical Research in Nursing and Midwifery, School of Health and Education, Middlesex UniversityStudent Research Committee, Hormozgan University of Medical SciencesStudent Research Committee, Hormozgan University of Medical SciencesStudent Research Committee, Hormozgan University of Medical SciencesHazratezahra Infertility CenterMedicinal Plants Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical SciencesAbstract Background The purpose of the present study was to evaluate sexual and marital satisfaction in couples with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). A case-control study was conducted on 90 couples with PCOS and 90 healthy couples as a control group. Three measures were used to evaluate sexual function and marital satisfaction: the female sexual function index (FSFI), the Larson sexual satisfaction, and the ENRICH marital satisfaction measures. Results The results of this study show that the mean scores of sexual function, sexual satisfaction, and marital satisfaction were significantly lower in PCOS couples compared with the control group (P < 0.05). Infertility was reported as the strongest predictive factor for sexual function and marital satisfaction in couples with PCOS (P < 0.05). Compared to the control group, sexual and marital satisfaction was lower in patients with PCOS and their partners. Conclusion Since infertility is the strongest predictive factor for the sexual health of couples with PCOS and sexual health is important in family health and marital life, sexual counseling may prove beneficial for these patients.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43043-020-00047-yPolycystic ovary syndromeSexual functionSexual satisfactionMarital satisfaction |
| spellingShingle | Seyed-Abdolvahab Taghavi Shahintaj Aramesh Maryam Azizi-Kutenaee Helen Allan Tahereh Safarzadeh Mojgan Taheri Shohreh Salari Zahra Khashavi Fatemeh Bazarganipour The influence of infertility on sexual and marital satisfaction in Iranian women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a case-control study Middle East Fertility Society Journal Polycystic ovary syndrome Sexual function Sexual satisfaction Marital satisfaction |
| title | The influence of infertility on sexual and marital satisfaction in Iranian women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a case-control study |
| title_full | The influence of infertility on sexual and marital satisfaction in Iranian women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a case-control study |
| title_fullStr | The influence of infertility on sexual and marital satisfaction in Iranian women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a case-control study |
| title_full_unstemmed | The influence of infertility on sexual and marital satisfaction in Iranian women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a case-control study |
| title_short | The influence of infertility on sexual and marital satisfaction in Iranian women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a case-control study |
| title_sort | influence of infertility on sexual and marital satisfaction in iranian women with polycystic ovary syndrome a case control study |
| topic | Polycystic ovary syndrome Sexual function Sexual satisfaction Marital satisfaction |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43043-020-00047-y |
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