Impact of gestational diabetes mellitus on women's sexual function: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a prevalent pregnancy complication with well-established adverse effects on maternal and fetal health. However, research on its impact on sexual health is inconsistent. Currently, there is no comprehensive review on sexual function in pregnant women with GDM. The purpose of this study is to systematically gather and synthesize the available evidence, addressing this important research gap.

Methods

This systematic review and meta-analysis utilized a comprehensive literature search strategy and incorporated the following databases: the Cochrane Library, Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, SID, and Google Scholar. The search was conducted until February 21, 2024. The quality of the cross-sectional and case‒control studies included i

SUBMITTER: Maghalian M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11566885 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature