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N Alcalá-Rivera1, J Díez-Manglano2
1Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital de Barbastro, Huesca, Spain.
Sexual dysfunction is common in women with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), affecting over half of those studied. Older age, certain comorbidities, and less frequent use of triple therapy were associated with its presence.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Sexual Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) significantly impacts patients' quality of life.
- Sexual health is an important but often overlooked aspect of care for individuals with chronic respiratory conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women diagnosed with COPD.
- To identify factors associated with sexual dysfunction in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in 2021.
- 101 women with COPD underwent spirometry and completed a sexual health questionnaire.
- Data collected included demographics, smoking status, spirometric values, comorbidities, and medications.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of sexual dysfunction was 52.5% among women with COPD.
- Women with sexual dysfunction were older, had lower Tiffeneau indices, and higher rates of hypertension and cerebrovascular disease.
- Dyspnea during coitus was reported by 51.5% of women experiencing sexual changes related to COPD.
Conclusions:
- Sexual dysfunction is a prevalent issue in women with COPD.
- Further research is warranted to understand the underlying causes, mechanisms, and effective treatments for sexual dysfunction in COPD patients.
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