Sexual Dysfunction among Females Receiving Psychotropic Medication: A Hospital-based Cross-sectional Study

Shetageri, Veda N.; Bhogale, Govind S; Patil, Nanasaheb M; Nayak, R.; Chate, Sameeran S

doi:10.4103/0253-7176.191379

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“…[25] Shetageri VN et al found that Sexual Dysfunction was prevalent in more than 50% of female patients on psychotropic drugs. [26] Adverse sexual effects can be complex because there are several potentially overlapping etiologies, including sexual dysfunction associated with the underlying mood disorder. [27] Grover S, et al found that approximately one third of the patients receiving lithium experience sexual dysfunction, and it is associated with poor medication adherence.…”

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Sexual Dysfunction in Female Patients with Psychiatric Disorders: Women’s Mental Health and Sexuality

Patel

Kaur

Ghildiyal

2017

Int J Indian Psychol

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Background: Background studies highlight that Sexual dysfunction can be present in patients with psychiatric disorders. Aims and Objectives To assess profile of sexual dysfunction in female patients with psychiatric disorders. And To assess associated factors in female patients with psychiatric disorders. Material and Methods: This study was conducted over a period of 3 months at Department of Psychiatry, MGM Medical College. The inclusion criteria comprised of female adult married inpatients referred for psychiatry opinion. The patients were provided standard treatment and were offered to participate in the study. Those who were willing to participate in the study were administered the data collection form comprising of relevant variables. The data collection form comprised of variables such as demographic factors, psychosocial stressors, substance use, medical problems, comorbid psychiatry diagnosis, treatment received, etc. Data was collected on excel sheet and analyzed using SPSS. Institutional Ethics Committee permission was obtained. Results: A total of n=30 females fulfilling inclusion criteria were included. The study revealed that sexual dysfunction is prevalent n=14 (46.66%) of female subjects. Sexual problems related to drive were most common and reported in 42.86 % of patients. Sexual problems related to arousal were present in 21. 43% and 21.43% also reported problems related to orgasm. Overall, the most common psychiatric disorder was Mood disorder present in 36.67%. Conclusions: We found that prevalence of sexual dysfunction was 46.66% in our study. We suggest that sexual dysfunction can exist in female patients with psychiatric disorders and appropriate awareness and relevant clinical management may be considered.

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Sexual Dysfunction in Female Patients with Psychiatric Disorders: Women’s Mental Health and Sexuality

Patel

Kaur

Ghildiyal

2017

Int J Indian Psychol

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“…21 In India, for women to disclose and discuss about the hindrances and distress that they experience pertaining to sexual dysfunctions is considered a taboo as a result of the male dominated society and puritanical mindset. 22 This could be one reason why epidemiological investigations regarding FSDs in India, particularly are scant. [23][24] A second reason for the limited focus on FSD as compared to those in males could be difficulty in appropriately measuring the dysfunction.…”

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Female Sexual Dysfunction and Schizophrenia: A Clinical Review

Lodha¹,

Sousa

2020

Journal of Psychosexual Health

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Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is understudied and unexplored in clinical practice. There is a need for psychiatrists to acknowledge the same and explore this symptom in patients with schizophrenia. The following article is a clinical review that looks at various facets of FSD in relation to schizophrenia. The various types of FSD seen in schizophrenia are elaborated and factors that affect the same are discussed. The role of various factors and antipsychotic-induced FSD is also discussed. The role of estrogens in women with schizophrenia from a clinical and sexual perspective, the role of oral contraceptives in schizophrenia, schizophrenia and pregnancy related complications along with menopause, and its effect on schizophrenia and sexual function in these patients are discussed. The neurobiology of FSD is explored briefly along with the role of female sexuality in recovery and enhancing outcome in schizophrenia is also elaborated. The victimization of female patients with schizophrenia and future research needs in FSD in schizophrenia are laid out.

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“…Even Indian researchers suggest that having a married female as an investigator is an asset in reducing the cultural barrier and encouraging female patients to be free in explaining their sexual difficulties. 17 So preferably opportunities should be provided for such facilities. And in our country, where public hospitals are crowded enough, provisions should be there for discussing these issues in privacy.…”

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An Experiential Account of Sexual Dysfunction Among Women with Schizophrenia: A Qualitative Study from India

Simiyon

Chandra

Desai

2019

Journal of Psychosexual Health

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Aims: The study aimed to gather the perspectives of women with schizophrenia who had sexual dysfunction (SD) and to assess their perceptions related to discussions about sexual concerns with mental health professionals (MHP). Settings: Female patients attending the outpatient department of a tertiary care university psychiatric hospital, who were diagnosed to have schizophrenia and in remission, were recruited and assessed for SD. Those who had SD and were willing to participate were interviewed for the qualitative study. Methods and Materials: A guided interview format was used to gather their narratives. Interviews were transcribed and translated from audio recordings on the same day. The analysis of transcript from 9 patients reached theoretical saturation. Analysis: The data were retrieved, coded, and systematically organized according to patterns and themes. The manual inductive coding method was used to arrive at the themes. Results: 4 themes were found for the question assessing their perspective regarding SD and 3 themes on their perspectives regarding the discussion with MHP. Many of them had misconceptions regarding their sexual lives and the relationship between sexuality and their illness. It was evident that hardly any MHP had ever inquired about their sexual functioning. Conclusion: This qualitative research on women with schizophrenia having SD gives us in-depth knowledge regarding their snags. Results of such studies will help the clinicians pay justifiable attention to these least spoken problems.

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Sexual Dysfunction among Females Receiving Psychotropic Medication: A Hospital-based Cross-sectional Study

Cited by 14 publications

References 21 publications

Sexual Dysfunction in Female Patients with Psychiatric Disorders: Women’s Mental Health and Sexuality

Sexual Dysfunction in Female Patients with Psychiatric Disorders: Women’s Mental Health and Sexuality

Female Sexual Dysfunction and Schizophrenia: A Clinical Review

An Experiential Account of Sexual Dysfunction Among Women with Schizophrenia: A Qualitative Study from India

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