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Affective temperaments and sexual functioning in euthymic patients with bipolar disorder.
Yolanda Cañada1, Ana García-Blanco2, M Paz García-Portilla3
1Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, Spain; Mental Health Research Unit, Health Research Institute La Fe, Valencia, Spain.
Journal of Psychiatric Research
|January 10, 2022
Summary
Affective temperaments, particularly hyperthymic traits, significantly impact sexual functioning in individuals with bipolar disorder (BD). Understanding these traits can aid in preventing sexual dysfunction in BD patients.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Neuroscience
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Sexual functioning is often impaired in bipolar disorder (BD), influenced by various factors.
- The role of affective temperaments in sexual health among BD patients remains largely unexplored.
- This study investigates the understudied link between temperament and sexual function in BD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the influence of affective temperament traits on sexual functioning in euthymic patients with bipolar disorder.
- To identify specific temperament characteristics associated with sexual dysfunction in this population.
- To explore potential targets for preventing sexual dysfunction in BD.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 100 euthymic BD outpatients treated with mood stabilizers.
- Temperament was assessed using the Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa, Paris, and San Diego - Autoquestionnaire (TEMPS-A).
- Sexual functioning was evaluated using the Changes in Sexual Functioning Questionnaire (CSFQ-14) and analyzed with Bayesian ordinal regression models.
Main Results:
- Hyperthymic traits were significantly associated with better global sexual functioning, desire, arousal, and orgasm.
- No significant impact was found for other temperament types on sexual functioning.
- Improved sexual functioning correlated positively with a better quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Affective temperament, especially hyperthymic traits, plays a crucial role in sexual functioning among euthymic BD patients.
- These findings suggest that assessing temperament may be valuable for predicting and preventing sexual dysfunction in BD.
- Targeting temperament-related factors could enhance sexual health outcomes in bipolar disorder management.
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