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Published in: BMC Women's Health 1/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Research article

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

Authors: Zahra Shahraki, Fatemeh Davari Tanha, Mahsa Ghajarzadeh

Published in: BMC Women's Health | Issue 1/2018

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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 dysfunction, while BDI score was significantly higher and SQOL-F was significantly lower in cases with sexual dysfunction. There was significant positive correlation between SQOL-F and total FSFI score (r = 0.59, p < 0.001). Linear regression analysis by considering SQOL-F as dependent and age, BDI, duration of marriage, sexual dysfunction (FSFI ≤26.55 or > 26.55) showed that BDI and sexual dysfunction were independent predictors of SQOL-F.

Conclusion

Sexual function and quality of life related to sexual life should be considered in Iranian infertile ones. Depression as a crucial factor should be focused more in infertile women.
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Metadata
Title
Depression, sexual dysfunction and sexual quality of life in women with infertility
Authors
Zahra Shahraki
Fatemeh Davari Tanha
Mahsa Ghajarzadeh
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Women's Health / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1472-6874
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-018-0584-2

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