Infertility-related stress and sexual satisfaction: a dyadic approach

Radoš, Sandra Nakić; Vraneš, Hrvojka Soljačić; Tomić, Jozo; Kuna, Krunoslav

doi:10.1080/0167482x.2020.1752658

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“…Some studies on infertility have even begun to explore the association between husbands and wives. 24,25 As such, in studies on infertility, the interaction between a husband and wife should be discussed as a couple and not as individuals. 26 To date, previous literature has not yet linked these three variables (sexual function, self-esteem, and QoL) in patients with infertility from a dyadic perspective.…”

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Sexual Function, Self-Esteem, and Quality of Life in Infertile Couples Undergoing in vitro Fertilization: A Dyadic Approach

Wang¹,

Xiaoqing²,

Wu³

et al. 2022

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Purpose Infertility has adverse effects on the quality of life (QoL) of infertile couples. Previous studies found important associations between sexual function, self-esteem and QoL, but mainly focused on one individual’s approach rather than both partners. This study adopted a dyadic approach to evaluate the relationship between sexual function and QoL in couples with infertility through mediation and improving self-esteem. Patients and Methods Between October 2020 and January 2021, 428 couples with infertility (n=856) undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF) at a tertiary hospital in Hefei, China, were registered for the current descriptive cross-sectional research. The dyads’ sociodemographic and clinical features, as well as their sexual function, self-esteem, and QoL were evaluated. The Fertility quality of life scale (FertiQoL), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and International Index of Erectile Function-15 (IIEF-15) were used to evaluate the participants. The Actor-Partner Interdependence Mediation Model (APIMeM) was utilized to examine data from the dyadic relationships. Results According to the APIMeM analysis, sexual function of individuals with infertility was directly and indirectly connected with their QoL, mediated through their self-esteem. The women’s sexual function was found to be positively associated with their partner’s QoL, with the women’s self-esteem acting as a complete mediator. The men’s sexual function was found to be positively associated with partner’s QoL, with the men’s self-esteem acting as a complete mediator. Conclusion The findings suggest that boosting participants’ self-esteem can help them and their partners have a better QoL. Also, therapies aimed at improving and sustaining self-esteem of couples with infertility could help mitigate the negative influence of low sexual function on their QoL.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sexual Function, Self-Esteem, and Quality of Life in Infertile Couples Undergoing in vitro Fertilization: A Dyadic Approach

Wang¹,

Xiaoqing²,

Wu³

et al. 2022

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“…Women exhibit higher levels of depression, anxiety, and emotional distress than men in connection with experienced infertility [ 3 , 33 , 34 ]. The stress of infertility, however, is experienced by both spouses and is important for their marital satisfaction [ 35 , 36 , 37 ] and the quality of their relationships [ 38 , 39 ], both emotional and sexual [ 40 , 41 ]. Inability to have a child despite efforts may affect the emotional and mental state of partners [ 42 ]; induce feelings of guilt and isolation [ 43 , 44 ], sadness, and anxiety [ 5 ]; the frequent consequence of which is depression, which affects both women and men [ 45 ].…”

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Perceived Partner’s Self-Control and Social Support Effects on Relationship Satisfaction in Couples Experiencing Infertility or Miscarriage: Dyadic Analyses

Wendołowska

Kiełek-Rataj

Kalus

et al. 2022

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The process that infertile couples and those after a miscarriage go through is unpredictable and difficult to control; therefore, it is associated with a lowered sense of control for both partners. Uncontrolled stress creates a higher level of anxiety, which is associated not only with a lower quality of life but also with worse results from infertility treatment and higher risks of miscarriage. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between the partner’s perceived self-control and marital satisfaction in the context of the partners’ coping strategies. The actor–partner interdependence model was applied to 90 heterosexual married couples. Our results show that men who perceive their wives as being more self-controlled and women who are perceived by their husbands as being more self-controlled feel more satisfied in their relationships. The effect of a partner’s perceived self-control on satisfaction with the relationship was weaker when controlled for the length of marriage. It also appeared to be moderated through the spouses’ use of social support. We conclude that the effects of the partner’s perceived self-control and social support are strong for marital satisfaction in the context of infertility and miscarriage.

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“…For most patients, treatment for infertility is a complex issue involving family considerations, ethics, medical conditions, economic factors and other factors and can only be solved individually [4][5][6][7] . Compared with infertility, restoring sexual function is simpler.…”

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The long-term outcomes of vaginoplasty using acellular porcine small intestinal submucosa grafts in patients with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome: an observational study

Wang

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Objective: To investigate the long-term outcomes and optimal timing of surgery for Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser syndrome (MRKH) patients undergoing vaginoplasty using an acellular porcine small intestinal submucosa graft (SIS). Design: Observational study. Setting and Population: Seventy-eight MRKH syndrome patients, forty-eight healthy controls and a post-SIS patient who delivered a baby following the world’s first robot-assisted uterus transplantation. Methods: The outcome of sexual function and psychological were assessed through three standard questionnaires: the female sexual function index (FSFI), Self-rating scale of body image (SSBI) and self-acceptance questionnaire (SAQ). Main Outcome Measures: Sexual function and psychology outcomes. Results: A total of 89.7% patients achieved a “good” vaginal width, and the mean vaginal length was 6.92±0.80 cm. The overall FSFI score of MRKH syndrome patients was significantly lower than that of healthy controls (24.43±4.42 versus 30.28±2.61, P<0.001). Three factors (sexual arousal, orgasm and sexual satisfaction score) in the FSFI increased significantly as the postoperative time increased. The emotional impairment factor of the SSBI showed a higher score in MRKH syndrome patients (1.56±1.83 versus 1.15±2.05, P=0.030). The psychological scale score showed an improving trend as the postoperative time was prolonged in MRKH syndrome patients. Conclusions: SIS surgery is effective in improving the patient’s sexual function and psychological problems, and this effect is more pronounced in patients who have the surgery earlier. It is recommended to undergo surgery when the patient is physiologically mature and expresses the desire to proceed with therapy.

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Infertility-related stress and sexual satisfaction: a dyadic approach

Cited by 23 publications

References 43 publications

Sexual Function, Self-Esteem, and Quality of Life in Infertile Couples Undergoing in vitro Fertilization: A Dyadic Approach

Sexual Function, Self-Esteem, and Quality of Life in Infertile Couples Undergoing in vitro Fertilization: A Dyadic Approach

Perceived Partner’s Self-Control and Social Support Effects on Relationship Satisfaction in Couples Experiencing Infertility or Miscarriage: Dyadic Analyses

The long-term outcomes of vaginoplasty using acellular porcine small intestinal submucosa grafts in patients with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome: an observational study

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