Sexual dysfunction in infertile women

Area of Science:

• Reproductive Health
• Psychology
• Sociology

Background:

• Sexual problems significantly impact interpersonal relationships, marital satisfaction, and overall quality of life.
• A bidirectional relationship exists between sexual dysfunction and infertility, where each can influence the other.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare the prevalence and nature of sexual dysfunction in fertile versus infertile women.
• To investigate the impact of fertility status on women's sexual health and satisfaction.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study involving 110 infertile and 110 fertile couples.
• Data collected using demographic questionnaires and the Glombok-Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction.
• Statistical analysis performed using SPSS for descriptive and analytical methods.

Main Results:

• No significant differences were observed in the total score of sexual problems between fertile and infertile women.
• Specific dimensions of sexual problems, excluding infrequency, showed no significant variation between the groups.
• Fertile women reported a statistically significant higher frequency of sexual inactivity compared to infertile women (p=0.002).

Conclusions:

• Fertility status does not appear to be a significant differentiating factor for overall sexual problems in women.
• The study highlights the need to address the sexual aspects of infertility.
• Implementing programs focused on enhancing sexual skills for couples is recommended.