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Derek P Ottem1, Lesley K Carr, Alexandra E Perks

  • 1Division of Urology, Providence Healthcare, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Urology
|April 21, 2007
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Female patients with interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC) experience significantly more sexual dysfunction compared to controls. This dysfunction impacts multiple domains, highlighting a critical need for targeted interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Sexual Medicine
  • Gynecology

Background:

  • Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC) is a chronic condition affecting the bladder.
  • Sexual dysfunction is a common but often underreported issue in women's health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare female sexual function in patients diagnosed with IC versus healthy controls.
  • To quantify the prevalence and severity of sexual dysfunction using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI).

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 75 women with IC and 22 asymptomatic controls were evaluated.
  • Data collected included voiding diaries, Pelvic Pain and Urgency/Frequency Questionnaire scores, and FSFI scores.

Main Results:

  • Women with IC reported significantly lower overall FSFI scores (20.2) compared to controls (29.0).

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  • 68% of IC patients exhibited abnormal FSFI scores, versus 14% in controls (P <0.001).
  • IC patients demonstrated worse sexual function across all FSFI domains (P <0.01).

    • Conclusions:

    • Female patients with IC experience significantly higher rates of sexual dysfunction, including pain.
    • The findings underscore the substantial impact of IC on female sexual health.