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Etiology and Management of Sexual Dysfunction [PDF]

open access: yesOnline Journal of Health & Allied Sciences, 2009
Sexual dysfunction is the impairment or disruption of any of the three phases of normal sexual functioning, including loss of libido, impairment of physiological arousal and loss, delay or alteration of orgasm.
Narendra Kumar Muthugaduru Shivarudrappa   +5 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Biology of Sexual Dysfunction [PDF]

open access: yesOnline Journal of Health & Allied Sciences, 2009
Sexual activity is a multifaceted activity, involving complex interactions between the nervous system, the endocrine system, the vascular system and a variety of structures that are instrumental in sexual excitement, intercourse and satisfaction.
Anil Kumar Mysore Nagaraj   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sexual functioning after the age of 40 in adults with moderate or severe congenital heart disease [PDF]

open access: yesInternational Journal of Cardiology Congenital Heart Disease
Structured Abstract: Background: Sexual health and functioning are significant, yet often overlooked, components of psychosocial well-being of adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD).
Sandra Dalman-Skogby   +11 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Prevalence of sexual dysfunction and the associated factors among postpartum women who visit Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia in 2024: a facility-based cross-sectional study [PDF]

open access: yesBMJ Public Health
Background Sexual dysfunction is a common yet often neglected issue affecting the quality of life of postpartum women. It encompasses problems with desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and pain.
Tegegne Wale Belachew   +16 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Factors Influencing the Sexual Function of Women with Urinary Incontinence [PDF]

open access: yesKorean Journal of Women Health Nursing, 2013
PURPOSE: Sexual function involves a complex interaction of emotions, body image, and intact physical responses. The purpose of this study was to determine the sexual functioning of women who are incontinent and to identify associated factors.
Miok Kim
doaj   +1 more source

Pelvic floor disorders in gynecological malignancies. An overlooked problem? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Cervical, endometrial, ovarian, vulvar, and vaginal cancers affect women of a broad age spectrum. Many of these women are still sexually active when their cancer is diagnosed.
Bodean, Oana M.   +7 more
core   +10 more sources

Sexual dysfunction in Brazilian patients with multiple sclerosis

open access: yesArquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 2023
Background People with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) show an increased risk of sexual dysfunction (SD), both in women and men. Objective The aim of the present study was to apply the Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire-19 ...
Elisa Matias Vieira de Melo   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Relationship between female sexual function, vaginal volume, vaginal resting tone, and pelvic floor muscle strength in women with stress urinary incontinence [PDF]

open access: yesObstetrics & Gynecology Science, 2023
Objective Vaginal morphology and pelvic floor muscle (PFM) strength may influence sexual stimulation, sensation, and orgasmic response. This study aimed to determine the relationship between female sexual function and PFM strength and vaginal morphology (
Ui-Jae Hwang, Min-Seok Lee
doaj   +1 more source

Development of the Occupational Performance Inventory of Sexuality and Intimacy (OPISI): Phase One [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Background: The occupational therapy profession needs a framework to guide understanding of the occupational nature of sexuality and intimacy, assessment, intervention design, and measurement of outcomes.
Christy, Davis   +6 more
core   +2 more sources

Contraceptive Methods and Female Sexual Function: A Literature Review

open access: yesGazeta Médica, 2023
Contraceptives can affect libido, and method choice should consider possible effects on female sexual function. This review aims at identifying the role of different contraceptive methods on female sexual function, thus allowing for better clinical ...
Ana Frois
doaj   +2 more sources

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