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Cognitive behavior therapy for female sexual dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Ming Liu1,2, Yuran Wang3, Li Zheng4
1Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
Sexual Medicine Reviews
|March 28, 2025
Summary
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) effectively improves symptoms of female sexual dysfunction (FSD). Further large-scale studies are recommended to confirm these findings for women
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Sexual dysfunction significantly impacts physical and psychological health.
- It often leads to a reduced quality of life for individuals and their partners.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in treating female sexual dysfunction (FSD).
Main Methods:
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were conducted.
- Searched databases included PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, PsycINFO, and Web of Science.
- Risk of bias and certainty of evidence were assessed using established tools (Cochrane risk of bias tool, GRADE).
Main Results:
- Ten RCTs with 837 participants were analyzed.
- CBT significantly increased Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) scores compared to routine care and waitlist groups.
- Improvements were observed both post-intervention and in short-term follow-up periods.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) demonstrates effectiveness in alleviating clinical symptoms of female sexual dysfunction (FSD).
- Larger-scale randomized controlled trials are necessary to further validate these positive outcomes.
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