Sexual dysfunction in women with alcohol dependence syndrome: A study from India

Bn, Anil Kumar; Shalini, Martina; J, Sanjay Raj; Dr, Prasannakumar

doi:10.1016/j.ajp.2017.03.007

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“…Educational status was significantly associated with the overall sexual dysfunction, lubrication and orgasmic disorders. A few studies among patients with mental disorders have reported an association between sexual dysfunction and educational status, 33 , 34 consistent with the findings of this study.…”

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confidence: 92%

Prevalence and correlates of sexual dysfunction among patients with mental disorders in a tertiary hospital in Southwest Nigeria

Adesola

Oladeji

2021

South African Journal of Psychiatry

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Background: Sexual dysfunction is more common among patients with mental disorders compared to the general population. Despite this high occurrence, information regarding sexual dysfunction as well as their correlates in patients receiving care for mental disorders in developing countries is still sparse.Aim: To determine the prevalence and correlates of sexual dysfunction among patients with mental disorders receiving care in a tertiary hospital in Southwest Nigeria.Setting: This study was performed at the psychiatric outpatient clinic at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a convenience sample of 238 adults aged 18–60 years. Socio-demographic and clinical information was obtained from all recruited patients. Sexual dysfunction was assessed using the International Index of Erectile Function questionnaire for men and the Female Sexual Function Index questionnaire for women. Questionnaires for measuring depression, medication adherence and autonomic medication side effects were also administered. Associations between sexual dysfunction and socio-demographic and clinical factors were explored.Results: The prevalence rates of sexual dysfunction among male and female participants were 84.7% and 95.7%, respectively. In the multivariate analysis, employment status and autonomic side effects of psychotropic medications significantly predicted male sexual dysfunction, while religion and employment status were predictors of female sexual dysfunction.Conclusion: Sexual dysfunction is very common among patients with mental disorders, with higher rates in female participants. There is a need for clinicians to consider routine screening for sexual dysfunction in psychiatric outpatients with a view of providing psychosocial interventions to improve patient’s quality of life.

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confidence: 92%

Prevalence and correlates of sexual dysfunction among patients with mental disorders in a tertiary hospital in Southwest Nigeria

Adesola

Oladeji

2021

South African Journal of Psychiatry

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“…In a study, female patients seeking treatment for alcohol dependence syndrome reported mostly low sexual desire (55%), inability to reach orgasm (52,5%) and, when reached, unsatisfactory (50%). Compared with healthy women, alcohol-dependent women reported lower scores in all the sexual domains [73]. Low educational levels, early alcohol initiation, longer alcohol consumption and dependence from other substances seemed to be the most significant predictor of the development of sexual dysfunction [73].…”

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confidence: 88%

“…Compared with healthy women, alcohol-dependent women reported lower scores in all the sexual domains [73]. Low educational levels, early alcohol initiation, longer alcohol consumption and dependence from other substances seemed to be the most significant predictor of the development of sexual dysfunction [73]. Paradoxically, despite the hypoactive sexual desire disorder, both promiscuity and frequency of (unprotected) sexual activity seem increased both in chronic and acute alcoholic abuse [74].…”

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confidence: 96%

Lifestyles and sexuality in men and women: the gender perspective in sexual medicine

Mollaioli

Ciocca

Limoncin

et al. 2020

Reprod Biol Endocrinol

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Sexual health is strictly related with general health in both genders. In presence of a sexual dysfunction, the expert in sexual medicine aims to discover the specific weight of the physical and psychological factors can cause or con-cause the sexual problem. At the same time, a sexual dysfunction can represent a marker of the future development of a Non-communicable diseases (NCDss) as cardiovascular or metabolic diseases. In the evaluation phase, the sexual health specialist must focus on these aspects, focusing especially on the risk and protective factors that could impact on both male and female sexuality. This article presents a review of researches concerning healthy and unhealthy lifestyles and their contribute in the development of sexual quality of life in a gender-dependent manner. Among the unhealthy lifestyle, obesity contributes mostly to the development of sexual dysfunctions, due to its negative impact on cardiovascular and metabolic function. Tobacco smoking, alcohol-substance abuse and chronic stress lead to the development of sexual dysfunction in a med-long term. In order to guarantee a satisfying sexual quality of life, sexual health specialists have the responsibility to guide the patient through the adoption of healthy lifestyles, such as avoiding drugs, smoke and excessive alcohol, practicing a regular physical activity, following a balanced diet and use stress-management strategies, even before proposing both pharmaco-and/or psychotherapies.

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“…Bn AK et al found that Low educational qualification, initiation of alcohol at earlier age, longer duration of alcohol consumption and dependence and severe dependence appeared to be the most significant predictors of developing Sexual dysfunction. [6] Depression with medical comorbidities was associated with a significant decrease in desire. [7] Simiyon M et al found that Negative symptoms scale of schizophrenia and side effects such as weight gain, menstrual disturbances, galactorrohea and dry vagina were significantly associated with Female Sexual Dysfunction.…”

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confidence: 99%

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 women with alcohol dependence syndrome: A study from India

Cited by 15 publications

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Prevalence and correlates of sexual dysfunction among patients with mental disorders in a tertiary hospital in Southwest Nigeria

Prevalence and correlates of sexual dysfunction among patients with mental disorders in a tertiary hospital in Southwest Nigeria

Lifestyles and sexuality in men and women: the gender perspective in sexual medicine

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

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