Sexual function in women undergoing hemodialytic treatment assessed using the female sexual function index (FSFI) and the somatic inkblot series (SIS) test.
Clin Nephrol
; 70(1): 48-53, 2008 Jul.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18793548
ABSTRACT
AIMS:
Female sexuality in end-stage renal disease has so far only been explored using non-validated tools. The aim of this study was to compare sexual function among hemodialyzed (HD) patients and healthy controls using validated questionnaires.MATERIAL:
Two internationally validated tests have been administrated the female sexual function index (FSFI) questionnaire and a set of tables from the somatic inkblot series (SIS) test which focus specifically on the area of sexuality.METHODS:
25 consecutive HD patients were assessed for sexual function using the FSFI. Nine SIS inkblots concerning sexuality were also administered to obtain more detailed information about the psychological component of sexuality. An equal number of control healthy volunteers perfectly matched for age, marital status and educational level underwent the same evaluations, and the results of the two groups were compared.RESULTS:
HD patients had significantly lower scores than the controls for all FSFI domains except sexual desire even when stratified by age and marital status. All sexually related thematic areas of the SIS except body perception were significantly affected in the HD group compared to the control group.CONCLUSIONS:
Chronic renal failure requiring HD treatment adversely affects female sexual function. The psychological impact on patients is significant when compared to an age-matched control group. Both the FSFI questionnaire and the SIS test may be considered useful tools for an integrated medical and psychological screening of FSD.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Diálise Renal
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Sexualidade
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Disfunções Sexuais Psicogênicas
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Falência Renal Crônica
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Nephrol
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Itália