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Sexual Function in Female Veterans: A Review
Laina Rosebrock1, Richard Carroll1
1a Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences , Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine , Chicago , Illinois , USA.
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
|January 29, 2016
Summary
Female veterans experience sexual dysfunction due to military sexual trauma, general stressors, and mental health issues. Understanding these factors is crucial for improving their quality of life and sexual health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Military Medicine
- Psychological Trauma
Background:
- Women constitute a substantial portion of the veteran population.
- Existing research primarily focuses on physical and mental health in veterans, often overlooking sexual health.
- There is a significant knowledge gap regarding the impact of military experiences on female veterans' sexual function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relationship between unique military experiences and sexual dysfunction in female veterans.
- To identify key factors contributing to sexual dissatisfaction and decreased quality of life.
- To propose a model illustrating the interplay of these factors and discuss assessment/treatment strategies.
Main Methods:
- This study proposes a conceptual model based on existing literature.
- It synthesizes research on military sexual trauma, general military stressors, and mental health diagnoses.
- The model examines their collective impact on sexual function in female veterans.
Main Results:
- Military sexual trauma, general military stressors, and mental health diagnoses are identified as significant contributors to sexual dysfunction.
- These factors interact to negatively affect sexual satisfaction and mental health-related quality of life.
- Vulnerability factors exacerbate these negative outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Female veterans face unique challenges impacting their sexual health.
- A comprehensive model is needed to understand the multifaceted contributors to sexual dysfunction.
- Improved assessment and targeted treatment are essential for enhancing female veterans' sexual well-being and overall quality of life.
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