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  11. Are Obstetrics And Gynecology Residents Sexually Satisfied?

Are obstetrics and gynecology residents sexually satisfied?

Natasha Kamat1, Sheryl Kingsberg2, Erika Kelley2

  • 1The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States.

Sexual Medicine
|August 20, 2025

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) residents showed increased sexual satisfaction over time, except for first-year residents (PGY-1s) who experienced a decrease. This highlights the need for residency program support for resident sexual health.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Sexual Health
  • Psychological Well-being

Background:

  • Limited data exists on resident sexual health during medical training.
  • Existing assessments (FSFI, IIEF) focus narrowly on function and penetrative intercourse.
  • A more comprehensive and inclusive measure of sexual satisfaction is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) residency on resident sexual satisfaction.
  • To utilize the gender and relationship-neutral New Sexual Satisfaction Scale (NSSS) for a broader assessment.
  • To investigate potential differences in sexual satisfaction across residency years.

Main Methods:

  • 137 US OBGYN residents were surveyed at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months.
  • Data collected included demographics, training level, work hours, and the NSSS.
Keywords:
NSSSOBGYNresidencysexual satisfaction

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    • Main Results:

    • Overall, NSSS scores significantly increased from baseline to 12 months.
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    Conclusions:

    • OBGYN residency may foster increased resilience and sexual satisfaction in later years.
    • The transition into residency may negatively impact sexual satisfaction for PGY-1 residents.
    • Findings support targeted initiatives to enhance sexual health and resilience within OBGYN programs.