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L Bazzichi¹, C Giacomelli, A Rossi

¹Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pisa, Italy. l.bazzichi@gmail.com

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Fibromyalgia (FM) significantly impacts women's sexual health, causing decreased desire, arousal, and orgasm, alongside potential pain. Psychological factors and medications worsen these sexual dysfunction issues.

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Medicine
Rheumatology
Psychology

Background:

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances.
Sexual dysfunction is a frequently reported yet often overlooked issue in patients with FM.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent literature on sexual dysfunction in fibromyalgia patients.
To identify the prevalence and nature of sexual dysfunction in women with FM.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature search of PubMed, MEDLINE, and EMBASE databases up to June 2012.
Keywords used: fibromyalgia (FM) and sexual dysfunction.

Main Results:

Fibromyalgia is strongly associated with sexual dysfunction in women.
Common issues include decreased sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm, with some reporting genital pain.
Psychological distress, chronic pain, fatigue, and sleep problems contribute significantly to sexual difficulties.

Conclusions:

Psychological factors, pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances negatively impact FM patients' sexuality.
Commonly prescribed medications for FM may also adversely affect sexual function.
Multidisciplinary therapeutic interventions are crucial to address sexual dysfunction and improve the quality of life for FM patients.