The relationship between sexual functioning among couples undergoing infertility treatment: a pair of perfect gloves

Yeoh, Seen Heng; Razali, Rosdinom; Sidi, Hatta; Razi, Zainul Rashid Mohamad; Midin, Marhani; Jaafar, Nik Ruzyanei Nik; Das, Srijit

doi:10.1016/j.comppsych.2012.09.002

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“…Notably, the sexual function of the male patients’ female partners, which can be scored with a rating scale like FSFI (Female Sexual Function Index), is also an important aspect that should not be overlooked. Previous studies have shown a strong correlation between IIEF and FSFI (Jiann, Su, & Tsai, 2013; Yeoh et al, 2014). The sexuality of the male patients' partners and common females needs further exploration.…”

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The decline in sexual function, psychological disorders (anxiety and depression) and life satisfaction in older men: A cross‐sectional study in a hospital‐based population

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This study explored the relationships between the decline in sexual function and psychological burdens and life satisfaction in older men with the aim of providing prospective targets for interventions.1,326 men aged over 50 years old. We adopted the International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5), self-estimated intravaginal ejaculatory latency time (IELT), the premature ejaculation diagnostic tool (PEDT), the General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), the Patients Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), the satisfaction with life scale and the control, autonomy, self-realisation and pleasure scale (CASP-19) to measure premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction and well-being (including, depression, anxiety, and life quality and satisfaction) respectively. The individuals were divided into two main groups: the decline group and the no-decline group. The incidences of erectile dysfunction (ED), premature ejaculation (PE), anxiety and depression in men who reported a decline in sexuality were 73.83% (330/447), 63.98% (286/447), 75.84% (339/447) and 68.46% (306/447) respectively. Men who showed a decline in sexuality had significantly worse psychological and life satisfaction/quality scores than those in the no-decline group (p < .001 for all). When they had PE or ED simultaneously, these differences widened. Significantly worsened psychological status and life quality/satisfaction scores could be observed in patients who had declined sexual desire and declined frequency of sex (p < .001 for both). Under the impact of the decline in sexual function, the younger participants (age < 60) had significantly worsened negative emotions and life quality and satisfaction. Based on the results of the study, we found that the decline in sexuality was associated with depression and anxiety and worse life satisfaction and quality. Clinicians need to pay more attention to psychological status and life satisfaction and quality for those patients affected by a decline in sexuality. K E Y W O R D Solder men, psychological disorders, sexual desire, sexual dysfunction, well-being

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The decline in sexual function, psychological disorders (anxiety and depression) and life satisfaction in older men: A cross‐sectional study in a hospital‐based population

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“…Therefore, we were also interested in estimating sexual satisfaction of infertile couples. Most studies confirm that sexual satisfaction among infertile couples is lower than among fertile couples 20,21,23,33 . Different results were found by other studies 24,26,30 in which researchers did not find any statistically significant differences.…”

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Infertility and Sexual Dysfunctions: A Systematic Literature Review

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This study aimed to investigate whether infertility and its treatment affect couple sexuality. A systematic literature review was performed, focusing on female and male sexual dysfunctions due to infertility. The method was descriptive, using a meta-synthesis of scientific research published between 2012 and 2017 in the English language. The search for suitable studies was carried out with the research databases Medline, CINAHL, PubMed and ScienceDirect using the following keywords: infertility, sexual dysfunctions, couple. It can be concluded that infertility negatively affects the sexuality of an infertile couple, which is further proven by a high percentage of sexual dysfunctions (43%-90% among women and 48%-58% among men). Couples report less satisfaction with sexuality. Since lower satisfaction and dysfunctions are closely connected with infertility and its treatment, couples might benefit from sexual therapy and support during the process of infertility treatment. Further research should focus on the evaluation of different psychological interventions that would address sexuality in couples when diagnosed and treated for infertility.

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“…Second, the cross-sectional nature of the study design limits inferences about the causal relationships between marital satisfaction and depression. Longitudinal research is needed to better understand the relationship between marital satisfaction and depression symptoms, as these relationships can be multi-factorial and complex [ 36 – 38 ].…”

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The relationship between marital satisfaction and depression in infertile couples: an actor–partner interdependence model approach

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BackgroundMuch evidence consistent with the Marital Discord Model of Depression (MDMD) suggests that marital discord is associated with depression, but no studies examine the relationship between marital satisfaction and depression at the dyadic level in infertile couples. This study examined the effect of actors’ and partners’ marital satisfaction on depressive symptoms in husband-wife dyads with infertility using an innovative dyadic analysis approach, the Actor–Partner Interdependence Model (APIM).MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, the sample comprised of 141 infertile couples in the evaluation phase of treatment. We collected data in a referral infertility center in Tehran, Iran between February and May 2017. Marital satisfaction and depression were measured using ENRICH marital satisfaction scale and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, respectively, before starting the treatment. Dyadic analysis applying the APIM was used. In this study, actor effect is the impact of a person’s marital satisfaction on his/her own depression. Partner effect is the impact of a person’s marital satisfaction on his/her partner’s depression.ResultsThe APIM analysis revealed that both men and women’s marital satisfaction excreted an actor effect on their own depression (β = − 0.412, P < 0.001; β = − 0.263, P = 0.002, respectively). Furthermore, men’s marital satisfaction exerted a significant partner effect on their wives’ depression symptoms (β = − 0.170, p = 0.047). However, the wives’ marital satisfaction was not related to their husbands’ depressive symptoms (β = − 0.028, P = 0.735).ConclusionsThe findings support that the MDMD is a valid theoretical model for the conceptualization of marital satisfaction and depressive symptoms among infertile couples and suggest that interventions to reduce depressive symptoms should include both men and women.

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The relationship between sexual functioning among couples undergoing infertility treatment: a pair of perfect gloves

Cited by 38 publications

References 14 publications

The decline in sexual function, psychological disorders (anxiety and depression) and life satisfaction in older men: A cross‐sectional study in a hospital‐based population

The decline in sexual function, psychological disorders (anxiety and depression) and life satisfaction in older men: A cross‐sectional study in a hospital‐based population

Infertility and Sexual Dysfunctions: A Systematic Literature Review

The relationship between marital satisfaction and depression in infertile couples: an actor–partner interdependence model approach

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