Uterine Leiomyoma Is Associated with Female Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Women
Yonsei Medical Journal
; : 791-795, 2019.
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PURPOSE: To determine the relationship between uterine leiomyoma and female sexual dysfunction (FSD) among premenopausal and postmenopausal women. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study population consisted of consecutive women who underwent gynecologic screening tests, including transvaginal ultrasound, and completed the questionnaires on FSD. A total of 841 women were included from January 2010 to December 2011. FSD was defined as Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) ≤26.55. The relationship between uterine leiomyoma and FSD were compared according to menopausal status. RESULTS: In premenopausal group (n=564), there were no differences in the frequency of FSD (55.0% vs. 58.8%, p=0.387) and total FSFI score. However, in postmenopausal group (n=277), women with uterine leiomyoma had a lower frequency of FSD than those without uterine leiomyoma (71.3% vs. 86.4%, p=0.003). This relationship between uterine leiomyoma and lower frequency of FSD in postmenopausal women remained significant after adjusting for confounding variables. CONCLUSION: The relationship between uterine leiomyoma and FSD is different depending on the menopausal status.
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Main subject:
Sexual Behavior
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Menopause
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Mass Screening
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Ultrasonography
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Dyspareunia
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Leiomyoma
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Year:
2019
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Article