Sexual dysfunction in women partners of men with erectile dysfunction

Greenstein, Alexander; Abramov, Liora; Matzkin, Haim; Chen, J

doi:10.1038/sj.ijir.3901367

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“…[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] The majority of the women, whose partners were treated with PDE5i for 6 months, experienced improvements in their own sexual function, a finding that accords with earlier studies. 12 However, as reported in earlier papers, those that recorded lower levels of functioning on the FSFI were not necessarily dissatisfied with their partners' treatment.…”

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“…[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] Treatment of men with ED with oral phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5i) has also been reported to have positive benefits for their female partners. [9][10][11][12] Most of these studies have relied on standardized sexual function (for example, Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)) 13 and treatment satisfaction questionnaires.…”

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An investigation of sexual dysfunction in female partners of men with erectile dysfunction: how interviews expand on questionnaire responses

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Using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) for investigating female sexual function has become widespread. A score of 26.5 has been suggested as delineating 'functional' from 'dysfunctional' women. This study aimed to understand in greater detail what contributes to changes in women's FSFI scores while their partners are taking oral erectile medications for erection problems. Couples randomized to receive two erectile medications for two 3-month phases, completed questionnaires. FSFI scores were augmented by individual interviews at baseline, 3 and 6 months, in order to better understand what the scores meant in the context of ED medication use. In all, 50% of the women scored o26.5 at baseline; of these 56% recovered by 6 months. A number of 'dysfunctional' women recorded low FSFI scores solely as a result of their partner's ED. Overall, 22% were still 'dysfunctional' at 6 months, but one third of these appeared 'functional' at 3 months. A further group of women continued to record low scores despite reporting much improved sexual satisfaction. The women's interviews elaborate on their FSFI results, with five themes emerging to provide more clarity about the relative changes seen in a prospective study situation, and potentially in clinical practise contexts. The increasing use of questionnaires to determine sexual function should be supplemented with good clinical interviewing. The interview details explain how FSFI fluctuations occurred and contain clinical implications for research and practise in the area of couple's sexuality. 14-16 Women with FSFI scores concomitant with sexual dysfunction (o26.5) were excluded from some studies because of the potential of such 'dysfunction' to have a negative impact on the effect of men's ED treatments on the couples. 10,11 However, a recent treatment study, that included all women regardless of their dysfunctional status, reported that once the man's ED had been effectively treated the putative 'dysfunction' was no longer present in many of the women. 16 Although these reports, based on the standardized measures, detail overall changes in the women's sexual function as their partners were treated, they do not describe why the women experience improvement in their sexual function.Several studies reporting women's sexual function changes during their partner's ED treatment show disparities in the effects on women of treating men's erection problems. In studies employing the FSFI, domains in which improvement has been reported include arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and overall scores. 11,16,17 Although the 16 both reported improvements in women's levels of pain once their partner's ED was treated. The findings from the FEMALES study may have been influenced by it being retrospective and excluding women reporting pain at baseline. The present prospective study, which included all women, irrespective of their FSFI score, sought to clarify the extent to which the problems reported by female partners of men with ED are the result of the man's ED or other factors...

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“…When comparing to Greenstein et al 15 there would appear to be a difference in both the prevalence and pattern of the FSD in women of PE partners, where the highest rates of FSD are seen in the arousal sensation and orgasm categories, compared to partners of men with ED, where orgasm and desire are the largest categories of dysfunction. Riley and Riley 4 found that nearly two thirds of the women presenting with sexual desire disorder, who are also partners of men with PE, had a combination of impaired arousal and diminished orgasm attainment.…”

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“…14 An investigation to assess the prevalence of FSD in female partners of men with ED attending a sexual dysfunction clinic found that 55% of the 113 women assessed reported some level of sexual dysfunction, with 35% reporting more than one sexual dysfunction. 15 The mostly commonly reported problems were difficulties with orgasm, and reduced sexual desire. Of course, these figures only represent the women and partners who agreed to take part in the study and there is no indication of the timing of the onset of the men's or women's sexual dysfunction and, therefore, no clarity as to which preceded or accompanied which.…”

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Sexual dysfunction in partners of men with premature ejaculation

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Research in partners of men with erectile dysfunction suggests that a woman's sexual difficulties can be contingent on her partner's sexual dysfunction. However, little research has been conducted in partners of men with other sexual dysfunctions, such as premature ejaculation (PE). We evaluated 139 partners of men diagnosed with having PE and 89 age-matched women whose partners did not have any sexual dysfunction. Results showed that 77.7% of PE partners had at least one sexual dysfunction, compared to 42.7% of the control group. Further research needs to be undertaken to investigate the temporal relationship between sexual dysfunctions in both partners.

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“…As in men with ED, evaluation of the sexual function of the partner is also important in the diagnosis and prognosis of women with vaginismus. 20,21 The rate of men having a sexual problem was found to be 65.6% with DSM-IV-TR criteria and GRISS transformed subscale scores. Taking into account the fact that 56.2% of men had inadequate sexual knowledge and 50% had only an education level of elementary school, it can be inferred that the unawareness of having a sexual dysfunction in oneself can be associated with an inadequate education level.…”

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The frequency of sexual dysfunctions in male partners of women with vaginismus in a Turkish sample

Doğan

2007

Int J Impot Res

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The aim of this investigation is to determine the sexual history traits, sexual satisfaction level and frequency of sexual dysfunctions in men whose partners have vaginismus. The study included 32 male partners of vaginismic patients, who presented at a psychiatry department. Subjects were evaluated by a semi-structured questionnaire. The questionnaire was developed by researchers for assessing sexually dysfunctional patients and included detailed questions with regard to sociodemographic variables, general medical and sexual history. All participants also received the Golombok Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction (GRISS). According to DSM-IV-TR criteria, 65.6% of the investigated males were diagnosed with one or more sexual dysfunctions. The most common problem was premature ejaculation (50%) and the second one was erectile dysfunction (28%). The transformed GRISS subscale scores provided similar data. It is concluded that the assessment of sexual functions of males who have vaginismic partners should be an integral part of the management procedure of vaginismus for optimal outcome.

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Sexual dysfunction in women partners of men with erectile dysfunction

Cited by 53 publications

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An investigation of sexual dysfunction in female partners of men with erectile dysfunction: how interviews expand on questionnaire responses

An investigation of sexual dysfunction in female partners of men with erectile dysfunction: how interviews expand on questionnaire responses

Sexual dysfunction in partners of men with premature ejaculation

The frequency of sexual dysfunctions in male partners of women with vaginismus in a Turkish sample

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