A Systemic Review on the Association Between Infertility and Sexual Dysfunction Among Women Utilizing Female Sexual Function Index as a Measuring Tool

Okobi, Okelue E

doi:10.7759/cureus.16006

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“…Similar to our investigation, Okobi, in a systematic review including eight studies, found that overall sexual function was impaired more in infertile women, especially in the areas of pain, sexual desire, and lubrication. He concluded that other factors such as psychosocial, cultural, and economic, play an important role in the sexual dysfunction of infertile women, especially in developing countries [ 32 ]. In the present study, in addition to psychological factors, financial issues are definitely effective in reducing sexual function in women with RIF, because in Iran many infertility treatments are not covered by insurance.…”

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Recurrent implantation failure and sexual function in infertile Iranian women: a comparative cross sectional study

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Background Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) which means failing to implant after two or more high-quality embryo transfer cycles, affects 3% to 5% of women worldwide. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between recurrent implantation failure and sexual function in infertile Iranian women. Methods This was a comparative cross-sectional study on 180 infertile Iranian women (90 infertile women with recurrent implantation failure and 90 infertile women who did not start infertility treatment). A demographic questionnaire and the Female Sexual Function Index were used for data collection. Data were analyzed using Chi-square, independent t-test, and multiple linear regression. Results The mean scores of different domains of sexual function (desire, lubrication, arousal, orgasm, pain, and satisfaction) were significantly lower in the group with RIF compared to the group without RIF. The total score of sexual function was significantly lower in the RIF group compared with the group without RIF (23.11 ± 2.24, vs. 25.99 ± 2.35, p < 0.001). The overall sexual function scores in women with RIF were 2.65 units lower than women without RIF (p < 0.001). Conclusion The results of this study showed that women with RIF had significantly lower sexual function than that in women without RIF. Therefore, sexual function issues should be treated as an important component of comprehensive care. This study did not measure the impact of economic factors on sexual function, however, the majority of the sample were classified as having weak or moderate economic status and this, along with the high cost of infertility treatments, could potentially have played a role in the participants' experience. This relationship will need to be investigated in future research.

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Recurrent implantation failure and sexual function in infertile Iranian women: a comparative cross sectional study

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“…Some studies found that fertile women had a higher FSFI score than women with infertility, the most common disorders being related to desire and lubrication [ 26 ]. In a study using the FSFI questionnaire [ 27 ], the proportion of females with SD was higher in the infertile versus control group (47% versus 30%, p value: < 0.001).…”

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Sexual function in heterosexual couples undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycles with donor sperm

Goff

Reignier

Mirallié

et al. 2022

Arch Gynecol Obstet

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Purpose Sexuality and the desire for children are closely linked, and infertility can increase the risk of sexual dysfunction (SD). Among heterosexual infertile couples undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycles, those referred for donor sperm cycles constitute a specific subgroup, potentially different than those undergoing ART with partner’s sperm, as giving up on biological parenthood can be difficult to overcome. However, the impact of donor sperm ART on infertile couples’ sexuality has been hardly explored in the literature. This study aimed to describe the sexual function in couples undergoing ART with donor sperm. Methods This monocentric prospective observational study was conducted in heterosexual couples undergoing ART cycle with sperm donor, using the FSFI and the IIEF15 questionnaires. Seventy-nine couples were solicited to participate in the study. Results In our sample, 39.3% ( n = 24) of women had sexual dysfunction (SD). Among men, 26.5% ( n = 13) had erectile dysfunction (ED). No statistically significant difference was found between both groups (with or without SD) in men and women in univariate analysis. Therefore, multivariate analysis was not performed and no specific predictor of SD could be identified. Conclusion Although this should be confirmed in a larger number of participants, our study demonstrates that a significant proportion of infertile patients undergoing ART with donor semen suffer from SD. No significant predictor could, however, be identified. Further research should focus on the evaluation of psychological interventions to treat or improve these disorders.

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“…If the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is less than or equal to 40%, this may also comprise a combination of angiotensin blocker-neprilysin inhibitor, diuretics, beta-blockers, diuretics, aldosterone receptor antagonists, and an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. Some studies have shown that the combination of carvedilol and trimetazidine with other traditional heart failure medications is effective [ 1 - 3 , 7 - 11 , 16 - 20 ].…”

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Heartache in a Bottle: Understanding Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy

Ihekire,

Okobi,

Adedoye

et al. 2023

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Alcoholic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is a cardiac ailment marked by impaired contraction and dilation of one or both ventricles of the heart. The extent of daily alcohol intake and duration of alcohol abuse are linked to the development of ACM, although the exact thresholds and timeline for alcohol misuse to induce heart dysfunction remain uncertain. Thus, the objective of this systematic review is to comprehensively evaluate the existing knowledge on the specific disease entity, particularly in light of the ongoing issue of alcohol misuse, with the intention of determining if recent advancements and discoveries have significantly altered the understanding of this condition compared to the past century. This systematic review involved a literature search that was conducted on PubMed to identify suitable and appropriate literature for the study. The inclusion criteria encompassed articles that focused on ACM or the relationship between alcohol abuse and cardiac dysfunction, involved human subjects or relevant animal models, were written in the English language, and were published within the last 10 years. The exclusion criteria included duplicates, case reports, letters, editorials, and reviews not specifically addressing ACM. As a result, a total of 18 articles were included in this systematic review. The risk of bias was assessed through the use of the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for clinical trials. The findings of this systematic review indicated that the likelihood of ACM occurrence significantly rose when the consumption of over 80 g of alcohol per day occurred for at least five years. The systematic review further revealed that ACM is associated with various detrimental changes in the cellular, structural, and histological aspects of the heart muscles, even though the specific clinical and histological characteristics of ACM have yet to be established. In individuals with an extensive history of excessive alcohol abuse, the diagnosis of ACM was reached through the exclusion of other potential causes of the condition. The fundamental approach to treatment lies in abstaining from alcohol. It is crucial to manage symptoms in individuals with secondary heart failure and address any related complications.

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A Systemic Review on the Association Between Infertility and Sexual Dysfunction Among Women Utilizing Female Sexual Function Index as a Measuring Tool

Cited by 13 publications

References 21 publications

Recurrent implantation failure and sexual function in infertile Iranian women: a comparative cross sectional study

Recurrent implantation failure and sexual function in infertile Iranian women: a comparative cross sectional study

Sexual function in heterosexual couples undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycles with donor sperm

Heartache in a Bottle: Understanding Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy

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