Sexual dysfunction in women with type 1 diabetes in Norway: A qualitative study of women's experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of sexual health and sexual challenges in women with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

Methods

We used a qualitative study design and conducted semistructured interviews with 15 women (26-57 years) with T1D. The participants were recruited based on their Female Sexual Function Index score that indicated sexual dysfunction. We used thematic analysis to analyse the data.

Results

We generated three themes, each with subthemes: (1) Diabetes is present at all times (subthemes: having diabetes is onerous, and diabetes affects the relationship with my partner); (2) various challenges related to sexual health (subthemes: experiencing reduced sexual desire and physical challenges, and challenges related to sexual health affect the

SUBMITTER: Buskoven MEH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9325460 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature