W Masliza, W Daud1, M Yazid Bajuri2, A Shuhaila1, S Hatta3, M Rohaizat Hassan4, M N Norzilawati1. 1. Departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Malaysia. 2. Departments of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Malaysia. 3. Departments of Psychiatry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Malaysia. 4. Departments of Community Health, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Malaysia.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) has a major impact on interpersonal relationships and quality of life. For many women it has been emotionally distressing, physically disconcerting, and socially disruptive. To determine the prevalence and factors that contribute to female sexual dysfunction (FSD) and to evaluate the different sexual domains that influence sexual function amongst post menopausal women. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study among postmenopausal women attended the Menopause Clinic, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (UKMMC). It was conducted over a period of one year. A validated English and Malay Version of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) were used to assess female sexual function. RESULTS: The median age of menopause in this study population was 50 years and majority of these patients was on hormonal therapy (58.2%). The prevalence for sexual dysfunction was high (85.2%). The most affected sexual domains were: dissatisfaction (89.0%), arousal (67.0%) and desire (62.4%). Factors associated with sexual dysfunction among post menopausal women that were statistically significant were age more than 60 (p=0.033), lower educational level (p<0.001), and type of menopause (p=0.029). Women with naturally occurring menopause were found to be 2.5 times more likely to have sexual dysfunction. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of sexual dysfunction among post menopausal women was high. The most affected domains were satisfaction, desire and arousal. The associated factors were older age, lower education level, and type of menopause.
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) has a major impact on interpersonal relationships and quality of life. For many women it has been emotionally distressing, physically disconcerting, and socially disruptive. To determine the prevalence and factors that contribute to female sexual dysfunction (FSD) and to evaluate the different sexual domains that influence sexual function amongst post menopausal women. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study among postmenopausal women attended the Menopause Clinic, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (UKMMC). It was conducted over a period of one year. A validated English and Malay Version of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) were used to assess female sexual function. RESULTS: The median age of menopause in this study population was 50 years and majority of these patients was on hormonal therapy (58.2%). The prevalence for sexual dysfunction was high (85.2%). The most affected sexual domains were: dissatisfaction (89.0%), arousal (67.0%) and desire (62.4%). Factors associated with sexual dysfunction among post menopausal women that were statistically significant were age more than 60 (p=0.033), lower educational level (p<0.001), and type of menopause (p=0.029). Women with naturally occurring menopause were found to be 2.5 times more likely to have sexual dysfunction. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of sexual dysfunction among post menopausal women was high. The most affected domains were satisfaction, desire and arousal. The associated factors were older age, lower education level, and type of menopause.
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