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[Contraception and sexuality]

J Bitzer1

  • 1Sozialmedizinischer Dienst, Universitäts-Frauenklinik Basel.

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|February 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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Contraceptive counseling often involves sexual counseling. A significant percentage of women experience sexual dysfunction linked to their contraception, with hormonal methods frequently implicated, often manifesting as decreased libido.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Sexual Medicine
  • Family Planning

Context:

  • Contraception is intrinsically linked to fertility and sexuality.
  • Contraceptive counseling frequently necessitates addressing sexual health concerns.
  • Family Planning Clinics are key sites for identifying contraception-related sexual issues.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the prevalence and nature of sexual difficulties reported by women seeking family planning services.
  • To identify the association between specific contraceptive methods and sexual dysfunction.
  • To understand the patterns linking sexual dysfunction, contraceptive adherence, and side effects for improved counseling.

Summary:

  • Approximately 25% of women attending a Family Planning Clinic reported sexual difficulties.

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  • One-fifth of these women experienced sexual dysfunction directly related to their contraceptive method.
  • Hormonal contraception was most frequently associated with sexual dysfunction, particularly a loss of libido.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the significant impact of contraception on female sexual health.
    • Underscores the need for comprehensive sexual counseling within contraceptive services.
    • Provides crucial insights for healthcare providers to manage side effects and improve patient compliance and satisfaction.