The importance of use of the FSFI questionnaire
in gynecology and venerology: a pilot study

Jarząbek-Bielecka, Grażyna; Plagens-Rotman, Katarzyna; Mizgier, Małgorzata; Opydo-Szymaczek, Justyna; Jakubek, Ewa; Kędzia, Witold

doi:10.5114/ada.2021.107934

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“…All six domains of female sexual function were assessed under only one corresponding head instead of validated standard 19 point FSFI. Jarząbek-Bielecka et al reported, "High percentage of sexually active Polish women presented with FSFI below the threshold; suggesting some grade of sexual dysfunction [7]. The study also concluded that gynaecological and sexually transmitted infections medical history should be extended to include issues related to female sexual function".…”

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Male bulbourethral gland secretions as physiological lubricant for vaginal dryness - A pilot study

Singhal¹,

Bhaskar²,

Kumar³

et al. 2022

J Med sci Res.

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Background: Vaginal dryness is common during and after menopause due to declining oestrogen, vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA), up to about a year after delivery during breast feeding and in many other conditions. This can be distressing to painful for women and may cause discomfort and dyspareunia. This study was performed to evaluate the use and practicability of secretions of male bulbourethral glands (Cowper's glands) to alleviate the discomfort, dyspareunia or pain at sexual activity, because of inadequate lubrication of vagina. Method: When a healthy male is sexually aroused, Cowper's glands produce a mucous-like fluid called pre-ejaculate. This fluid is a clear, colourless, viscous, and salty liquid, which is emitted from the urethra of the penis. A lubrication free wet condom on penis during foreplay can prevent loss of these secretions during an extended foreplay and lubrication around penis due to these secretions can effectively serve as physiological lubricant during coitus. Result: This technique and secretion of Cowper’s glands are a good lubrication for dryness of vagina during coitus. Sexual function assessment revealed a marked improvement in all domains of sexual function to both partners. A physiological secretion being natural to the sexual act and providing motive for extending foreplay; it is arguably the best lubricant for coitus in situations of dry vagina. Conclusion: Supposedly the secretions may also help in reducing dose of HRT for menopause, extended foreplay adds to psychosexual benefits and a boost to sexual hormonal milieu.

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confidence: 93%

Male bulbourethral gland secretions as physiological lubricant for vaginal dryness - A pilot study

Singhal¹,

Bhaskar²,

Kumar³

et al. 2022

J Med sci Res.

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“…The results of Grazyna and her colleagues study were similar with this study. They reported that satisfaction had the highest mean among the FSFI dimensions [ 36 ].…”

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Relationship between health literacy level and sexual function in women in the Northwest of Iran in 2020- a cross sectional study

et al. 2023

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Background and purpose Sexual health means coordination and adaptation of physical, emotional, intellectual and social aspects of human beings. One of the variables that affect sexual function and sexual satisfaction is health literacy. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between health literacy level and sexual function in married women in Qazvin health centers. Methods In the cross-sectional study, 340 married women were selected from four health centers in Qazvin, Iran, in 2020. These selected centers were chosen randomly from 26 health centers. Participants were included in the study by using the proportional selection method based on the sample size of the all health centers. Data collection tools include three questionnaires: demographic information, The Health Literacy Questionnaire (HELIA), and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Data were analyzed using SPSS 24 software. A significance level of P < 0.05 was considered for statistical analyses. Results The highest and lowest scores of dimension’s sexual function are satisfaction, pain, and lubricant, respectively. The level of women’s health literacy in Qazvin was inadequate and borderline (56.4%). Each of the sexual function dimensions had significant positive correlations with health literacy (P < 0.001). There was a significant relationship between health literacy level with age, education, and occupation (P < 0.05). According to linear regression analysis, with the increase in years of marriage, sexual function is decreased (P < 0.02). Conclusion Health literacy was inadequate in more than half of the study sample and health literacy was significantly associated with sexual function. Educational programs were necessary in order to promote women’s health literacy in health centers.

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“…FSFI questionnaire is important in sexology, gynecology, and venereology [ 28 ], which consists of six domains related to sexual activity (sexual desire, sexual arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, pain) with the total score from 2.0 to 36.0 points (Table 1 ), and a score lower than 26.55 was considered to indicate the risk of a sexual dysfunction [ 29 ].…”

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The efficacy and safety of temperature controlled dual-mode radiofrequency in women with vaginal laxity

Long

Qin

et al. 2023

BMC Women's Health

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Objective Vaginal laxity could negatively influence women’s sexual function. This study aimed to explore the efficacy and safety of temperature controlled dual-mode (monopolar and bipolar) radiofrequency (RF) in women with vaginal laxity. Methods A total of 102 patients with vaginal laxity were treated with temperature-controlled RF. The present study implemented Vaginal Laxity Questionnaire (VLQ), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire and Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire (SSQ) on all patients at baseline and after treatment. Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification System (POP-Q) system was applied to physical examination, and vaginal manometer to examine the strength of voluntary contractions of the pelvic floor muscles. Results The VLQ score was gradually increased after RF treatment at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months, accompanying by the significant improvement in total FSFI scores and the six domains (sexual desire, sexual arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, pain). The increased sexual satisfaction based on the SSQ score was found after temperature-controlled RF. The result of POP-Q stage showed significant difference in women after treatment, with the women having Stage I of 45.10% at baseline, 36.27% at 1 month, 28.43% at 3 months, 19.61% at 6 months and 10.78% at 12 months. The mean pressure and mean duration of pelvic contractions were increased gradually at the 1-, 3-, 6- and 12- month follow-up. Conclusion Temperature controlled dual-mode (monopolar and bipolar) radiofrequency may be associated with improvement of vaginal laxity, and contribute to enhancement to female sexual function and pelvic floor muscles.

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The importance of use of the FSFI questionnaire in gynecology and venerology: a pilot study

Cited by 11 publications

References 33 publications

Male bulbourethral gland secretions as physiological lubricant for vaginal dryness - A pilot study

Male bulbourethral gland secretions as physiological lubricant for vaginal dryness - A pilot study

Relationship between health literacy level and sexual function in women in the Northwest of Iran in 2020- a cross sectional study

The efficacy and safety of temperature controlled dual-mode radiofrequency in women with vaginal laxity

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