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Maiara Conzatti1,2, Rossana Figini Maciel3, Amanda Vilaverde Perez1
1Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde: Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brasil.
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
|December 11, 2020
Summary
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) does not impact female sexual function (FSF). However, the luteal phase (LP) was associated with lower FSF scores, indicating a potential cyclical effect unrelated to PMS symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Endocrinology
- Women's Health
- Sexual Medicine
Background:
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a common condition affecting women's well-being.
- Female Sexual Function (FSF) can fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle.
- Understanding the interplay between PMS and FSF is crucial for comprehensive women's healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Female Sexual Function (FSF).
- To compare FSF during the luteal phase (LP) and follicular phase (FP) in relation to PMS.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey design was employed.
- The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire assessed FSF.
- PMS was diagnosed using the Premenstrual Symptoms Screen Tool (PSST) and Daily Record of Severity of Problems (DRSP).
Main Results:
- No significant difference in FSF was observed between groups in either the LP or FP.
- An association was found between the luteal phase (LP) and poorer FSFI scores.
- PMS diagnosis did not correlate with diminished FSF in this study.
Conclusions:
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) does not appear to directly affect Female Sexual Function (FSF).
- The luteal phase (LP) may be independently associated with temporary declines in sexual function.
- Further research is warranted to explore cyclical variations in FSF.
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