Depression, sexual dysfunction and sexual quality of life in women with infertility.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Women suffering from infertility are at higher risk of experiencing psychological problems. Sexual function and sexual related quality of life is not considered as it should be. We designed this study to assess depression, sexual function and sexual quality of life in Iranian women with infertility. METHODS:Two hundred and sixty four individuals participated in the study (115 healthy controls, 78 with primary and 71 with secondary infertility). All participants were asked to fill a valid and reliable Persian versions of BDI (Beck depression inventory), FSFIS (Female Sexual Function Index) and sexual quality of life-Female (SQOL-F) questionnaires. RESULTS:Mean BDI score was significantly lower in healthy individuals.Individuals with primary infertility suffered more from sexual d

SUBMITTER: Shahraki Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6001164 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature