The effect of yoga on sexual function and body image in primiparous pregnant Women: A randomized controlled single-blind study

Karaahmet, Aysu Yıldız; BİLGİÇ, Fatma Şule; Yılmaz, Tülay; Dinç, Hüsniye

doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2022.09.014

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“…Previous research examining the relationship between FSFI and BESAQ scores found conflicting results. While some studies suggested no correlation between the two, indicating no connection between body image perception and sexual function, others demonstrated a negative association between high BESAQ scores and low FSFI scores [51][52][53]. Our findings align with the latter group.…”

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confidence: 82%

Effects of Hormonal Profile, Weight, and Body Image on Sexual Function in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Daescu,

Dehelean,

Navolan

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hyperandrogenic endocrinological disorder associated with chronic oligo-anovulation and polycystic ovarian morphology. Compared to women without PCOS, women with PCOS have a risk of sexual dysfunction that is more than 30% higher. Although alterations in sex hormones and psychosocial wellbeing have been proposed, the precise mechanisms of FSD in PCOS remain unclear. The aim of our study was to analyze how the hormonal, clinical and psychometric parameters of PCOS patients are involved in the development of sexual dysfunction. The study group consisted of 54 women, aged between 21 and 32 years, diagnosed with PCOS. We collected the following parameters: age, body mass index (BMI), the Ferriman–Gallwey score (FG), maximum duration of oligomenorrhea, abdominal circumference (AC), free testosterone value (FT), luteinizing hormone/follicle stimulating hormone (LH/FSH) ratio value, serum cortisol value and ovarian ultrasound appearance. At the time of the examination, patients were asked to fill in the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the Body Exposure during Sexual Activities Questionnaire (BESAQ). Statistically significant differences were observed between normal weight and overweight women regarding BESAQ (p-value = 0.02) and FSFI total (p-value <0.001). Elevated BMI, AC or BESAQ scores correlated with a lower FSFI score. The most involved domains of the scale were orgasm, arousal, and desire. Elevated BESAQ scores increase the risk of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) by 4.24 times. FT, BESAQ score, BMI, and LH/FSH ratio were found to independently predict FSD. The cutoff point for the BESAQ score in detecting FSD was found to be 1.97. Weight, body image and anxiety related to sexual activities seem to be significant components in the development of sexual dysfunction in PCOS patients, beyond the effect due to hyperandrogenism. FT value has a U-shape effect in sexual dysfunction, because both in the case of deficit and in the case of excess, sexual function is impaired. BESAQ is a strong predictor for sexual dysfunction in women with PCOS, along with FT value, LH/FSH ratio and BMI.

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confidence: 82%

Effects of Hormonal Profile, Weight, and Body Image on Sexual Function in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Daescu,

Dehelean,

Navolan

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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“…Body image during postpartum, in relation to sexual functioning, was a concern in approximately 50% of mothers interviewed, but also 40% of fathers [ 205 ]. Both at 4 and 12 months postpartum, mothers reported an unresolved change in sexual self-perception [ 205 , 206 ].…”

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Pregorexia: a systematic review and meta-analysis on the constructs of body image dissatisfaction and eating disturbances by gestational age in the peripartum

Tarchi,

Merola,

Selvi

et al. 2023

Eat Weight Disord

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Purpose Pregorexia is a phenomenon posited to occur in the peripartum, characterized by an attempt to counter pregnancy’s physiological changes in body shape through reduced calorie intake or increased physical activity. Methods In this pre-registered systematic review and meta-analysis, body image dissatisfaction and eating psychopathology in the peripartum according to gestational age were formally assessed. PubMed was searched up to May 2023. Selection criteria were represented by studies on body image concerns or eating psychopathology in the peripartum (up to 1 year after delivery). The population needed to include women from the general population or among patients with a history of (or current) eating disorder. For the meta-analysis, 17 studies were included: 10 for body image dissatisfaction (2625 individuals overall), 7 for eating behaviors (2551 individuals overall). The interplay between body image and the following themes was examined in depth: the adoption of breastfeeding, peripartum depression, sociocultural influences on body image, sexual disturbances, experiencing or reporting an altered food intake. Results Progressive dissatisfaction with body image during pregnancy by gestational age was observed, stably elevated for at least 12 months postpartum. Eating psychopathology was observed as elevated only at 12 months in the postpartum, but not during pregnancy. Discussion The current work offers normative values of body image satisfaction and eating psychopathology in the peripartum by gestational age. The relevance of current results was discussed, in order to inform both current clinical practice and future public policies. Level of Evidence Level I—Evidence obtained from: systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

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“…Other problems related to depression during pregnancy include sexual function and body image. In a randomized controlled trial entitled "The effect of yoga on sexual function and body image in primiparous pregnant women", Female Sexual Function Index scores decreased after yoga (N=140 pregnant Turkish women) [18]. However, surprisingly, no changes were noted on body image as indicated by scores on the Body Exposure During Sexual Activity Questionnaire.…”

Section: Prenatal Yogamentioning

confidence: 96%

Yoga Therapy Research: A Narrative Review

2023

Curr Res Cmpl Alt Med

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This narrative review on yoga therapy research that was published during the years 2020 to 2023 includes 58 papers. The publications of this period are primarily systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials. Many of these (15%) are focused on yoga reducing anxiety and depression during pregnancy. Pediatric research has included yoga for motor and cognitive performance in youth and adult research has been focused on yoga for depression, migraines, diabetes and cancer. Surprisingly, studies on older adults including yoga for cognitive dysfunction and for Parkinson's comprise a significant number of the yoga publications (18%). Other studies include comparisons of Tele-yoga and in-person yoga and different yoga styles. Underlying mechanism research suggests that increased parasympathetic activity occurs following yoga as well as a reduction in cortisol and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Methodological problems continue to relate to the combined assessment of multiple yoga styles and their differing intensity and the more frequent measurement of psychological versus physical effects, although the mechanism studies highlight the positive physical effects of yoga.This narrative review involved entering the terms yoga and the years 2020-2023 into PubMed and PsycINFO. The search yielded 349 papers for the last four years. However, following exclusion criteria, including case studies, non-English papers and study protocols, this review is a summary of the research reported in 58 papers. The recent literature on yoga is predominantly focused on the reduction of anxiety and depression during pregnancy and on improving cognitive function in older adults including those with Parkinson's. Other research involves yoga for youth for motor skills and cognitive performance and for adults to reduce depression, migraines and cancer symptoms as well as historical trends in the research and comparisons of different yoga styles including traditional yoga, exercise yoga and restorative yoga. This narrative review is accordingly divided into sections on research trends, comparisons of yoga styles, different age groups and conditions, potential underlying biological mechanisms and methodological limitations. Research TrendsIn a paper entitled "A PubMed-based exploration of the course of yoga research 1948 to 2020" different types of yoga research are given for each of several time periods [1]. One per cent of the yoga research from 1948 to 2020 occurred during the period 1948 to 1970 and was focused on the exceptional abilities of yoga practitioners. Seven percent of the research was published during the years 1971 to 2000 and was focused on health and therapy. Ninety-two percent of the research was published during the subsequent years 2001 to 2020 and was focused also on health and therapy but with fewer randomized controlled trials compared to systematic reviews and meta-analyses. More specifically from 1981 to 1990 the health and therapy articles were primarily on asthma, stress and diabetes. In the period 1991 to...

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The effect of yoga on sexual function and body image in primiparous pregnant Women: A randomized controlled single-blind study

Cited by 7 publications

References 27 publications

Effects of Hormonal Profile, Weight, and Body Image on Sexual Function in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Effects of Hormonal Profile, Weight, and Body Image on Sexual Function in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Pregorexia: a systematic review and meta-analysis on the constructs of body image dissatisfaction and eating disturbances by gestational age in the peripartum

Yoga Therapy Research: A Narrative Review

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