Sexual dysfunction in migraine-affected women: A prospective cross-sectional controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a common health problem that is inadequately investigated in Arabic countries, especially Saudi Arabia.

Aim

To assess the prevalence and trace predictors of FSD in Saudi women who suffered from migraine headaches comparable to healthy women.

Patients and methods

A prospective cross-sectional, controlled study involved 400 Saudi women complaining of migraine (Case Group) and another 400 healthy-looking Saudi women (Control Group) during three months; from January 1^st, to March 31st 2023, in Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia. Data was collected by using a pre-structured Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire, Female Sexual Distress Scale (FSDS), Migraine Screen Questionnaire (MS-Q), with an eval

SUBMITTER: Kamel RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11260330 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature