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Effects of infertility on female sexual function: Review article

(2017) Effects of infertility on female sexual function: Review article. Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility. pp. 91-101. ISSN 16802993

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Abstract

Introduction: Infertility is a complex condition which affects the individuals and couples' life in different forms and causes serious problems in their marital and sexual relationship. The relationship between sexual dysfunction and infertility can be mutual and sexual dysfunction can cause infertility. This study was performed with aim to assess sexual dysfunction in infertile women. Methods: In this review article, the related and appropriate article in Persian and English were collected from databases of PubMed, Scopus, Magiran, Google Scholar and SID using the keywords of infertility, female sexual dysfunction, sexual satisfaction, and sexual behavior from 2006 to 2016. Among 196 related articles, 24 article were included in final analysis. Results: The results showed that infertility and its diagnosis and treatment causes female sexual dysfunction and has negative effect on their martial and sexual satisfaction. Conclusion: The infertile women experience more dysfunction in their relationship, but the relationship between infertility and sexual dysfunction is still controversial; it is recommended that more researches be done about the relationship between sexual function and infertility in infertile couples. © 2017, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Female sexual dysfunction; Infertility; Sexual satisfaction
Page Range: pp. 91-101
Journal or Publication Title: Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility
Journal Index: Scopus
Volume: 19
Number: 40
Publisher: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Identification Number: 10.22038/ijogi.2017.8450
ISSN: 16802993
Depositing User: دکتر محبوبه عبداللهی
URI: http://eprints.thums.ac.ir/id/eprint/242

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