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Introdução: A disfunção sexual é mais frequente entre as mulheres, com prevalências entre 25 e 63% naquelas acima de 18 anos. Por meio do questionário Female Sexual Function Index, este estudo busca estimar a frequência de disfunções sexuais em mulheres adultas de duas Equipes de Saúde da Família em Florianópolis, Santa Catarina. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar a prevalência de disfunção sexual feminina (DSF) nessas populações e investigar a relação entre variáveis sociodemográficas e os domínios representados no escore FSFI. Métodos: Utilizamos o questionário FSFI para avaliar a frequência de disfunções sexuais e realizamos uma análise das variáveis sociodemográficas entre as unidades de saúde. Foram incluídas mulheres adultas atendidas em duas Equipes de Saúde da Família em Florianópolis. Resultados: A prevalência geral de DSF encontrada foi de 67,8%, com uma distribuição homogênea entre as diferentes unidades de saúde e variáveis sociodemográficas. Observamos associações entre anos de estudo e maiores índices de DSF, especialmente nos domínios de desejo, excitação e lubrificação, e entre maior idade e melhor desempenho nos domínios de desejo e excitação. Conclusões: A alta prevalência de distúrbios sexuais femininos em Florianópolis, distribuída de maneira homogênea entre as variáveis sociodemográficas estudadas, destaca a importância da capacitação dos profissionais de saúde na abordagem dessas questões na Atenção Primária
Introduction: Sexual dysfunction is more common among women, with prevalence ranging from 25 to 63% in those over 18 years of age. Through the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire, in this study we aim to estimate the frequency of sexual dysfunctions in adult women from two Family Health Teams in Florianópolis, state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in these populations and investigate the relationship between sociodemographic variables and the domains represented in the FSFI score. Methods: The FSFI questionnaire was used to assess the frequency of sexual dysfunctions, and an analysis of sociodemographic variables among the health units was performed. Adult women seen at two Family Health Teams in Florianópolis were included. Results: The overall prevalence of FSD was 67.8%, with a homogeneous distribution among different health units and sociodemographic variables. We observed associations between years of formal education and higher rates of FSD, especially in the domains of desire, arousal, and lubrication, and between older age and better performance in the domains of desire and arousal. Conclusions: The high prevalence of female sexual disorders in Florianópolis, homogeneously distributed among the sociodemographic variables studied, underscores the importance of training healthcare professionals in addressing these issues in Primary Health Care.
Introducción: La disfunción sexual es más común entre las mujeres, con prevalencias que oscilan entre el 25 y el 63% en aquellas mayores de 18 años. A través del cuestionario del Índice de Función Sexual Femenina (FSFI, por sus siglas en inglés), este estudio tiene como objetivo estimar la frecuencia de disfunciones sexuales en mujeres adultas de dos Equipos de Salud Familiar en Florianópolis, Santa Catarina. Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar la prevalencia de la disfunción sexual femenina (DSF) en estas poblaciones e investigar la relación entre variables sociodemográficas y los dominios representados en la puntuación FSFI. Métodos: Utilizamos el cuestionario FSFI para evaluar la frecuencia de disfunciones sexuales y realizamos un análisis de variables sociodemográficas entre las unidades de salud. Se incluyeron mujeres adultas atendidas en dos Equipos de Salud Familiar en Florianópolis. Resultados: La prevalencia general de DSF fue del 67.8%, con una distribución homogénea entre diferentes unidades de salud y variables sociodemográficas. Observamos asociaciones entre años de estudio y mayores índices de DSF, especialmente en los dominios de deseo, excitación y lubricación, y entre mayor edad y mejor desempeño en los dominios de deseo y excitación. Conclusiones: La alta prevalencia de trastornos sexuales femeninos en Florianópolis, distribuida homogéneamente entre las variables sociodemográficas estudiadas, subraya la importancia de capacitar a los profesionales de la salud en abordar estas cuestiones en la Atención Primaria.
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Objetivo: Caracterizar las disfunciones sexuales y estimar la prevalencia en un grupo de mujeres en transición a la menopausia, así como evaluar la frecuencia de la sintomatología climatérica. Método: Estudio de corte transversal, entre 2017 y 2020, que incluyó 411 mujeres en transición a la menopausia, residentes en el Quindío, con pareja estable y actividad sexual en las últimas 6 semanas. Se utilizó como instrumento el FSFI-6 (6-Item Female Sexual Function Index). Resultados: La edad promedio fue de 46,53 ± 2,87 años. La prevalencia de disfunciones sexuales fue del 38,92%, caracterizadas por dificultades con el deseo sexual (38,92%), seguido de dolor/dispareunia (35,52%). El promedio general en la puntuación del FSFI-6, en la totalidad de la población participante, fue de 22,29 ± 0,84 puntos; en la población afectada (< 19 puntos) fue de 15,78 ± 3,94. En los dominios, la puntuación más baja estuvo en el deseo (3,14 ± 0,56). La mediana de disfunciones sexuales por mujer fue de tres (23,84%). Conclusiones: más de un tercio de las mujeres del Quindío en transición a la menopausia presentan disfunciones sexuales; el trastorno más común fue el bajo deseo. Se deben hacer esfuerzos para aumentar la conciencia en los asuntos de salud sexual.
Objective: To characterize sexual dysfunctions and estimate the prevalence in a group of women in transition to menopause, as well as to evaluate the frequency of climacteric symptoms. Method: Cross-sectional study, between 2017 and 2020, included 411 women in transition to menopause, residents of Quindío, with a stable partner and sexual activity in the last 6 weeks. The FSFI-6 (6-Item Female Sexual Function Index) was used as an instrument. Results: The mean age was 46.53 ± 2.87 years. The prevalence of sexual dysfunctions was 38.92%, characterized by difficulties with sexual desire (38.92%), followed by pain/dyspareunia (35.52%). The general average, in the FSFI-6 score, in the entire participating population, was 22.29 ± 0.84 points; while in the affected population (< 19 points), it was 15.78 ± 3.94. In the domains, the lowest score was in desire (3.14 ± 0.56). The median number of sexual dysfunctions per woman was three (present in 23.84%). Conclusions: This study showed that more than one third of the women in Quindío, in transition to menopause, had sexual dysfunctions; the most common type of disorder was low desire. Efforts should be made to increase awareness about sexual health issues.
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Humanos , Feminino , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Disfunções Sexuais Fisiológicas/epidemiologia , Menopausa/fisiologia , Comportamento Sexual/fisiologia , Prevalência , Estudos Transversais , Inquéritos e Questionários , Saúde Sexual , Fatores SociodemográficosRESUMO
Abstract Background People with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) show an increased risk of sexual dysfunction (SD), both in women and men. Objective The aim of the present study was to apply the Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire-19 (MSISQ-19) and evaluate our results by comparing them with those in in the literature, as well as to assess the ease of applying the scale and the engagement of the patients in discussing the topic of sexuality. Methods We developed and applied a web-based Google form questionnaire that the respondents completed online, which included the MSISQ-19, for the assessment of sexual function. Baseline characteristics were reported as proportions and mean ± standard deviation (SD) or median ± interquartile range (IQR) as appropriate according to data distribution. Categorical variables were stratified by sex and compared with chisquared tests. Statistical analyses were performed using STATA v. 16 (StataCorp., College Station, TX, USA). Results Of the 621 respondents, 541 were included in the analysis. Among the patients with MS, a total of 347 (64.14%) exhibited SD. When stratified by gender, the frequencies of SD were not significantly different. Conclusion There is a high incidence of sexual dysfunction among PwMS and we need to identify the reasons for this and implement strategies to treat and counsel our patients. The MSISQ-19 can be used to help clinicians to assess sexual functioning in a quick and easy way and give patients the possibility to address this topic and receive appropriate help and support.
Resumo Antecedentes Pacientes com esclerose múltipla apresentam altas taxas de disfunção sexual em diversos estudos. Objetivo Avaliar a aplicação e resultados da ferramenta para avaliação de disfunção sexual em pacientes com Esclerose Multipla, Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire-19 (MSISQ-19), bem como comparar os resultados encontrados com a literatura já existente e ter a percepção do engajamento dos pacientes sobre o tema. Métodos Realizado através de questionário on-line na plataforma Google Forms, composto por questões sobre perfil demográfico e relacionadas à doença e o questionário MSISQ-19. Os dados demográficos e sobre a doença foram descritos como proporções e média ± desvio padrão (DP) ou mediana ± intervalo interquartil (IIQ). As variáveis categóricas foram estratificadas por sexo e comparadas com testes de qui-quadrado. As análises estatísticas foram realizadas no programa STATA v. 16 (StataCorp., College Station, TX, EUA). Resultados Um total de 621 pacientes responderam ao questionário, sendo inclusos na análise 541 respostas, após a aplicação dos critérios de elegibilidade. Um total de 347 (64,14%) pacientes apresentaram disfunção sexual, sem diferença entre os gêneros. Conclusão Disfunção sexual apresenta alta prevalência no grupo estudado, sendo necessário identificar as causas e implementar estratégias de tratamento. O MSISQ-19 é uma ferramenta fácil e rápida de ser aplicada, podendo ser utilizada para facilitar a comunicação com os pacientes sobre o tema, possibilitando assim o tratamento das disfunções sexuais nessa população.
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SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate female sexual function in patients with type 1 diabetes by comparing female sexual function index scores between women with and without type 1 diabetes. METHODS: A total of 62 women with type 1 diabetes and 69 age-matched women without diabetes but with similar backgrounds were enrolled in the patient and control groups, respectively. All participants were sexually active and had no systemic diseases other than diabetes in the patient group. RESULTS: The frequency of female sexual dysfunction was significantly higher, and the mean female sexual function index score was significantly lower in women with diabetes compared to the control group (p=0.01). There was a significant relationship between sexual dysfunction and duration of diabetes, glycosylated hemoglobin test, and body mass index (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that female sexual dysfunction is more common among women with type 1 diabetes than among women without type 1 diabetes. Patients with type 1 diabetes should be evaluated in terms of sexual health. Health professionals should give more attention to and provide guidance regarding sexual function in women with type 1 diabetes.
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ABSTRACT Aim: Our objective was to investigate whether there is an interaction between the COVID-19 pandemic, demographic characteristics and erectile/sexual (E/S) function in individuals from Latin America. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study which included Latin American individuals over 18 years old, recruited through social media and interviewed between July and August 2020 by online surveys (Google Forms) in Portuguese and Spanish languages. The E/S function was evaluated through the following questionnaires: Simplified International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI); while post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic was assessed through the Impact of Event Scale Revised (IES-R). The data was analyzed by T Student, bivariate and multivariate logistic regression, with significance determined by the Wald test (p<0.05), using the R software v4.0. Results: Out of the 2016 individuals that responded to the survey, 1986 were included and 743 of them presented E/S dysfunction. PTSD occurrence was greater among people with E/S dysfunction when compared to those without E/S dysfunction, in the total score (males: IES-R=26.54[±19.17] and females: IES-R=35.92[±19.25]) and also in the three domains. It was found that those who do not live with a partner were 74% more likely to have E/S dysfunction, but living with a partner during the pandemic had a greater impact on E/S function. Conclusion: A negative interaction between the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and erectile/sexual function of the Latin American population was observed, with greater implications among the individuals who live with their partners.
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AIM: Our objective was to investigate whether there is an interaction between the COVID-19 pandemic, demographic characteristics and erectile/sexual (E/S) function in individuals from Latin America. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cross-sectional study which included Latin American individuals over 18 years old, recruited through social media and interviewed between July and August 2020 by online surveys (Google Forms) in Portuguese and Spanish languages. The E/S function was evaluated through the following questionnaires: Simplified International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI); while post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic was assessed through the Impact of Event Scale Revised (IES-R). The data was analyzed by T Student, bivariate and multivariate logistic regression, with significance determined by the Wald test (p<0.05), using the R software v4.0. RESULTS: Out of the 2016 individuals that responded to the survey, 1986 were included and 743 of them presented E/S dysfunction. PTSD occurrence was greater among people with E/S dysfunction when compared to those without E/S dysfunction, in the total score (males: IES-R=26.54[±19.17] and females: IES-R=35.92[±19.25]) and also in the three domains. It was found that those who do not live with a partner were 74% more likely to have E/S dysfunction, but living with a partner during the pandemic had a greater impact on E/S function. CONCLUSION: A negative interaction between the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and erectile/sexual function of the Latin American population was observed, with greater implications among the individuals who live with their partners.
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COVID-19 , Disfunção Erétil , Adolescente , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Estudos Transversais , Demografia , Disfunção Erétil/epidemiologia , Feminino , Humanos , América Latina/epidemiologia , Masculino , PandemiasRESUMO
Objetivo: evaluar la eficacia y seguridad de dos terapias hormonales sustitutivas, combinadas con testosterona, en el tratamiento del trastorno del deseo sexual hipoactivo en mujeres en climaterio. Materiales y métodos: ensayo clínico, aleatorizado, controlado, no enmascarado. Se incluyeron mujeres mayores o igual a 40 años y menores de 60 años, con útero, con actividad sexual en las últimas seis semanas, aquejadas por síntomas vasomotores, cuyo motivo de co sulta consistió en bajo deseo sexual. Se utilizó como instrumento el cuestionario Índice de Función Sexual Femenina (IFSF). Se asignaron dos grupos aleatorizados: grupo «A¼ (51 recibieron estrógenos conjugados de equinos y edroxiprogesterona más testosterona) y grupo «B¼ (54 tibolona más testosterona). El estudio fue realizado entre julio de 2015 y diciembre de 2016, en Armenia, Quindío, Colombia. Resultados: se analizó una población de 105 mujeres. La media de edad fue de 55,8 (DS±9,38) años. En la población total, al inicio del estudio, la mediana fue de 3 encuentros sexuales por mes. Al final la mediana fue de 5 encuentros sexuales por mes, (grupo «A¼ 4 encuentros y grupo «B¼ 7 encuentros, p=0,0036). Al finalizar la investigación se observó que las mujeres del grupo «B¼, mostraron puntuaciones promedias significativamente más altas en el IFSF (28,56 DS±4,63 puntos), al compararlas con las mujeres del grupo «A¼ (27,57 DS±4,32) (p<0,0001). Conclusiones: la terapia con tibolona asociada a testosterona es una opción de tratamiento efectiva en el trastorno del deseo sexual hipoactivo en mujeres en climaterio..(AU)
Objective: to evaluate the efficacy and safety of two hormone replacement therapies, combined with testosterone, in the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women in climacteric. Materials and methods: clinical trial, randomized, controlled, not masked. Women over 40 years old and under 60 years old, with a uterus, with sexual activity in the last six weeks, suffering from vasomotor symptoms, whose reason for consultation consisted of low sexual desire were included. The Female Sexual Function Index questionnaire was used as an instrument. Two randomized groups were assigned: group "A" (51 received conjugated estrogens from equines and medroxyprogesterone plus testosterone) and group "B" (54 tibolone plus testosterone). The study was conducted between July 2015 and December 2016, in Armenia, Quindío, Colombia. Results: a population of 105 women was analyzed. The average age was 55,8 (SD ± 9,38) years. In the total population, at the beginning of the study, the median was 3 sexual encounters per month. In the end, the median was 5 sexual encounters per month, (group «A¼ 4 meetings and group «B¼ 7 meetings, p = 0,0036). At the end of the investigation, it was observed that the women of the «B¼ group showed significantly higher average scores in the IFSF (28,56 SD ± 4,63 points), compared with values in the women of the «A¼ group (27,57 DS ± 4,32) (p<0,0001). Conclusions: testosterone-associated tibolone therapy is an effective treatment option in hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women in climacteric..(AU)
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Feminino , Disfunções Sexuais Psicogênicas , Terapia de Reposição HormonalRESUMO
ABSTRACT Objectives: to assess the sexual function of pregnant women and the influence of sociodemographic, obstetric, and behavioral factors on sexual dysfunction. Methods: cross-sectional study conducted with 141 pregnant women attended by the Single Health System and 120 by one private service, totaling 261 participants. A questionnaire containing sociodemographic, obstetric, and behavioral variables was applied, as well as the Female Sexual Function Index instrument, which was used to assess sexual function. Associations between variables and sexual dysfunction were made using the chi-square test, considering a statistically significant result when p < 0.05. Results: among the participants, 32.1% had sexual dysfunction, and the variables "age", "income" and "type of health service" had an influence on sexual dysfunction. The prevalence of pregnant women was between 21 and 30 years old (p < 0.001), with an income between 1 and 2 minimum wages (p = 0.048) and used the public health system network (p = 0.000). Conclusions: the factors associated with sexual dysfunction are "young pregnant women", "low income" and "attended in the public health service".
RESUMEN Objetivos: evaluar la función sexual de gestantes y la influencia de los factores sociodemográficos, obstétricos y comportamentales relacionados a la disfunción sexual. Métodos: estudio transversal realizado con 141 gestantes atendidas por el Sistema Único de Salud y 120 por el servicio privado, totalizando 261 participantes. Se ha utilizado cuestionario conteniendo variables sociodemográficas, obstétricas y comportamentales; e instrumento Female Sexual Function Index para evaluar función sexual. Las relaciones entre variables y disfunción sexual han sido realizadas por el test chi cuadrado, consideradas estadísticamente significantes si p < 0,05. Resultados: de los participantes, 32,1% presentaron disfunción sexual, y hay influencia de los factores "edad", "renta" y "tipo de servicio de salud" en la disfunción sexual, prevaleciendo gestantes entre 21 y 30 años (p < 0,001), con renta entre 1 y 2 salarios mínimos (p = 0,048) y que utilizan el servicio público (p = 0,000). Conclusiones: los factores relacionados a la disfunción sexual son "gestantes jóvenes", "baja renta" y "atención en el servicio público".
RESUMO Objetivos: avaliar a função sexual de gestantes e a influência dos fatores sociodemográficos, obstétricos e comportamentais associados à disfunção sexual. Métodos: estudo transversal realizado com 141 gestantes atendidas pelo Sistema Único de Saúde e 120 pelo serviço privado, totalizando 261 participantes. Utilizou-se questionário contendo variáveis sociodemográficas, obstétricas e comportamentais; e instrumento Female Sexual Function Index para avaliar função sexual. As associações entre variáveis e disfunção sexual foram feitas pelo teste quiquadrado, consideradas estatisticamente significativas se p < 0,05. Resultados: dos participantes, 32,1% apresentaram disfunção sexual, e há influência dos fatores "idade", "renda" e "tipo de serviço de saúde" na disfunção sexual, prevalecendo gestantes entre 21 e 30 anos (p < 0,001), com renda entre 1 e 2 salários mínimos (p = 0,048) e que utilizam o serviço público (p = 0,000). Conclusões: os fatores associados à disfunção sexual são "gestantes jovens", "baixa renda" e "atendimento no serviço público".
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ABSTRACT Objectives: to assess the sexual function of pregnant women and the influence of sociodemographic, obstetric, and behavioral factors on sexual dysfunction. Methods: cross-sectional study conducted with 141 pregnant women attended by the Single Health System and 120 by one private service, totaling 261 participants. A questionnaire containing sociodemographic, obstetric, and behavioral variables was applied, as well as the Female Sexual Function Index instrument, which was used to assess sexual function. Associations between variables and sexual dysfunction were made using the chi-square test, considering a statistically significant result when p < 0.05. Results: among the participants, 32.1% had sexual dysfunction, and the variables "age", "income" and "type of health service" had an influence on sexual dysfunction. The prevalence of pregnant women was between 21 and 30 years old (p < 0.001), with an income between 1 and 2 minimum wages (p = 0.048) and used the public health system network (p = 0.000). Conclusions: the factors associated with sexual dysfunction are "young pregnant women", "low income" and "attended in the public health service".
RESUMEN Objetivos: evaluar la función sexual de gestantes y la influencia de los factores sociodemográficos, obstétricos y comportamentales relacionados a la disfunción sexual. Métodos: estudio transversal realizado con 141 gestantes atendidas por el Sistema Único de Salud y 120 por el servicio privado, totalizando 261 participantes. Se ha utilizado cuestionario conteniendo variables sociodemográficas, obstétricas y comportamentales; e instrumento Female Sexual Function Index para evaluar función sexual. Las relaciones entre variables y disfunción sexual han sido realizadas por el test chi cuadrado, consideradas estadísticamente significantes si p < 0,05. Resultados: de los participantes, 32,1% presentaron disfunción sexual, y hay influencia de los factores "edad", "renta" y "tipo de servicio de salud" en la disfunción sexual, prevaleciendo gestantes entre 21 y 30 años (p < 0,001), con renta entre 1 y 2 salarios mínimos (p = 0,048) y que utilizan el servicio público (p = 0,000). Conclusiones: los factores relacionados a la disfunción sexual son "gestantes jóvenes", "baja renta" y "atención en el servicio público".
RESUMO Objetivos: avaliar a função sexual de gestantes e a influência dos fatores sociodemográficos, obstétricos e comportamentais associados à disfunção sexual. Métodos: estudo transversal realizado com 141 gestantes atendidas pelo Sistema Único de Saúde e 120 pelo serviço privado, totalizando 261 participantes. Utilizou-se questionário contendo variáveis sociodemográficas, obstétricas e comportamentais; e instrumento Female Sexual Function Index para avaliar função sexual. As associações entre variáveis e disfunção sexual foram feitas pelo teste quiquadrado, consideradas estatisticamente significativas se p < 0,05. Resultados: dos participantes, 32,1% apresentaram disfunção sexual, e há influência dos fatores "idade", "renda" e "tipo de serviço de saúde" na disfunção sexual, prevalecendo gestantes entre 21 e 30 anos (p < 0,001), com renda entre 1 e 2 salários mínimos (p = 0,048) e que utilizam o serviço público (p = 0,000). Conclusões: os fatores associados à disfunção sexual são "gestantes jovens", "baixa renda" e "atendimento no serviço público".
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Resumen OBJETIVO: Determinar los efectos de la dosis oral diaria de 50 mg de dehidroepiandrosterona en la función sexual de pacientes posmenopáusicas. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio experimental, clínico, prospectivo y longitudinal efectuado en pacientes posmenopáusicas atendidas en el Hospital Juárez de México entre los meses de abril a julio de 2017. La muestra se seleccionó de pacientes posmenopáusicas atendidas por primera vez que cumplieran los criterios de inclusión. Administración de 50 mg de prasterona (Biolaif™) por vía oral cada 24 horas durante 12 meses a las pacientes con protocolo de estudio completo; consulta de seguimiento cada 3 meses. Estadística descriptiva y análisis bidimensional de Friedman. Los estudios estadísticos se realizaron con el programa SPSS versión 22. RESULTADOS: En 29 pacientes se evaluó el índice de función sexual que se incrementó, posterior al tratamiento oral con 50 mg diarios de prasterona, de una media de 10.8 a 28.1, y a 12 meses en 18 pacientes de una media de 10.6 a 29.1. CONCLUSIONES: La disfunción sexual es un problema de salud infradiagnosticado en pacientes posmenopáusicas. La administración oral de prasterona (dehidroepiandrosterona) a dosis de 50 mg al día mejoró todos los dominios del índice de función sexual femenina de todas las pacientes estudiadas con resultados estadísticamente significativos, sin efectos secundarios de hiperandrogenismo.
Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of the administration of 50 mg of DHEA orally daily on sexual function of menopausal patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed an experimental, clinical, prospective and longitudinal study in menopausal patients. We selected the sample from april to july 2017 with menopausal patients who attended for the first time at the clinic who met the inclusion criteria, having a final sample of 29 patients. Patients with a complete study protocol who met the entry criteria were administered 50 mg of prasterone (Biolaif™) orally daily for 12 months, with a follow-up consultation every 3 months. Descriptive statistics were used for the statistical analysis. Also, Friedman's two-dimensional analysis was used. All statistical studies were conducted in the SPSS program, v.22. RESULTS: Sexual Function Index evaluated with 29 patients at 6 months increased from an average of 10.8 to 28.1. At 12 months with 18 patients, after the treatment with 50 mg prasterone orally daily, it increased from an average of 10.6 to 29.1. CONCLUSIONS: Sexual dysfunction is an underdiagnosed health problem in patients over the postmenopausal stage. Administration of prasterone (DHEA) at a dose of 50 mg orally daily improved the domains of Female Sexual Function Index of all our patients with statistically significant results, without side effects of hyperandrogenism.
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No pós-parto, pode haver dor durante a relação sexual e disfunções do assoalho pélvico, que são associadas ao parto vaginal pela possibilidade de lesões perineais ou episiotomia, levando a indicações de cesariana eletiva como fator de proteção da função sexual. Assim, este estudo propõe analisar a relação entre parto por vaginal ou cesárea e a presença de dispareunia no período pós-parto. Foi realizada uma revisão integrativa nas bases de dados Lilacs e PubMed utilizando os descritores "Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological" e "Postpartum Period". Foram encontrados 28 artigos, sendo incluídos 13 por se encaixarem nos critérios de elegibilidade. Os resultados mostraram que a dispareunia pode ocorrer em 24,0 a 85,7% das puérperas. Após o primeiro parto vaginal, 21,0% apresentam avulsão dos levantadores do ânus, mas 62,0% não são evidentes após um ano. A alteração do corpo perineal não está relacionada a laceração ou a função sexual, mas 32,5% das mulheres que relataram dor perineal no primeiro mês relataram dispareunia aos 6 meses. 85,7% relatam dor na primeira relação pós-parto e as que tiveram cesariana foram mais propensas a dispareunia seis meses após o parto. 31,5% das lactantes aos 6 meses e 24,1 a 28,3% das que apresentaram queixas psicossocias relataram dispareunia. Concluiu-se que a disfunção sexual pode ocorrer nos primeiros meses tanto no pós-parto por via vaginal quanto cesariana, mas após o primeiro ano do parto, a função sexual parece se restabelecer independente da via de parto, com exceção dos traumas perineais severos.
In the postpartum period there may be pain during sexual intercourse and pelvic floor dysfunctions related to vaginal delivery due to the possibility of perineal tears or episiotomy and suggesting a protective effect of elective cesarean section on sexual function. Thus, this study proposes to examine the relationship between vaginal delivery or elective cesarean section and the presence of dyspareunia in the postpartum period. A integrative review was carried out in the Lilacs and PubMed databases using the descriptors "Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological" and "Postpartum Period". Twenty-eight articles were found, with 13 being included because they fit the eligibility criteria. The results showed that the dyspareunia can occur in 24.0 to 85.7% of puerperal women. After the first vaginal delivery, 21.0% had levator ani avulsion injury, but 62.0% are not evident after one year. Alteration of the perineal body is not related to laceration or sexual function, but 32.5% of women reporting perineal pain in the first month reported dyspareunia at 6 months. Another 85.7% reported pain in the first postpartum sexual intercourse and those who had cesarean section had more risk for dyspareunia up to six months after delivery. A total of 31.5% of women who breastfeed at 6 months and between 24.1 and 28.3% of those who presented psychosocial complaints reported cases of dyspareunia. It was concluded that the sexual dysfunction may occur in the first few months after delivery, either both vaginal or cesarean, but after the first year of delivery, sexual function seems to be restored regardless of the mode of delivery, with the exception of severe perineal traumas.
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Humanos , Feminino , Disfunções Sexuais Fisiológicas , Período Pós-Parto , Dispareunia , Cesárea , Parto NormalRESUMO
Objetivo Verificar o entendimento acerca da atuação da fisioterapia nas disfunções do assoalho pélvico por parte dos profissionais de saúde da rede pública. Métodos Trata-se de um estudo transversal realizado com profissionais médicos e enfermeiros que trabalham nas Unidades Básicas de Saúde vinculadas ao Núcleo de Apoio à Saúde da Família 1 do município de Timbó, Santa Catarina. Por se tratar de um estudo descritivo e exploratório, os dados serão apresentados por estatística descritiva simples. Como instrumento de avaliação, foi utilizado um questionário misto criado pelas autoras abordando o conhecimento dos distúrbios cinesiológico-funcionais pélvicos humanos e da atuação da fisioterapia pélvica. Resultados A pesquisa finalizou com 13 participantes: 6 médicos e 7 enfermeiros, que demonstraram conhecer as disfunções do assoalho pélvico, assim como a atuação da fisioterapia pélvica. Conclusão A maioria dos profissionais assinalou conhecer a atuação da fisioterapia pélvica e desses, a maioria se deu através do contato com fisioterapeutas da rede. Os motivos mais frequentes de encaminhamentos listados pelos médicos são a incontinência urinária, prolapsos genitais, disfunções sexuais, gravidez e disfunções anorretais.
Objective To verify the understanding about the performance of physiotherapy in pelvic floor dysfunctions by public health care professionals. Methods This is a cross-sectional study carried out with medical professionals and nurses working at the Basic Health Care Units linked to the Family Health Support Center - 1 in the city of Timbó, Santa Catarina, Brazil. As it is a descriptive and exploratory study, data will be presented by simple descriptive statistics. As an evaluation tool, a mixed questionnaire was created by the authors addressing the knowledge of human pelvic kinesiologicalfunctional disorders and the performance of pelvic physiotherapy. Results The research was performed with 13 volunteers: 6 physicians and 7 nurses, who demonstrated to have a good understanding about pelvic floor dysfunctions, as well as about the performance of pelvic physiotherapy. Conclusion Most of the professionals indicated that they had a good understanding about the performance of pelvic physiotherapy and of these, most of them acquired it through the contact with physiotherapists of the public health care system. The most common reasons for referrals listed by physicians are urinary incontinence, genital prolapse, sexual dysfunction, pregnancy, and anorectal dysfunction.
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Humanos , Disfunções Sexuais Fisiológicas , Incontinência Urinária , Saúde Pública , Diafragma da Pelve , Especialidade de FisioterapiaRESUMO
Abstract: Background: Psoriasis has a significant impact on quality of life (QoL). Sexual life can also be affected, with sexual dysfunction being reported by 25-70% of patients. Objectives: To determine the occurrence of sexual dysfunction and evaluate QoL in women with psoriasis. Methods: This case-control study included women aged 18-69 years. The validated Brazilian Portuguese versions of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and of the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) were administered to all participants to assess sexual function and QoL, respectively. Patients with psoriasis underwent clinical evaluation for the presence of comorbidities, especially psoriatic arthritis and other rheumatic manifestations. Location of lesions and the extent of skin involvement were also assessed. Results: The sample consisted of 150 women, 75 with diagnosis of psoriasis and 75 healthy controls. Prevalence of sexual dysfunction was high in women with psoriasis (58.6% of the sample). Prevalence was statistically higher in women with psoriasis than in controls (P = 0.014). The SF-36 domain scores were also lower in women with psoriasis, with role limitations due to physical health, limitations due to emotional problems, and mental health being the most affected domains. Study limitations: Sample size was calculated to evaluate the association between the occurrence of sexual dysfunction and psoriasis, but it did not include the determination of the possible causes of this dysfunction. Conclusions: QoL and sexual function were altered in women with psoriasis and should be taken into consideration when assessing disease severity.
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Humanos , Feminino , Adolescente , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Adulto Jovem , Psoríase/psicologia , Qualidade de Vida/psicologia , Disfunções Sexuais Psicogênicas/psicologia , Psoríase/complicações , Psoríase/epidemiologia , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Brasil/epidemiologia , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Prevalência , Inquéritos e Questionários , Disfunções Sexuais Psicogênicas/epidemiologiaRESUMO
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of mode of delivery on breastfeeding incentive practices and on neonatal and maternal short and long-term complications. METHODS: A cohort study was conducted between June 2015 and April 2016 with 768 puerperal women from 11 maternities in Sergipe, interviewed in the first 24 hours, 45-60 days and 6-8 months after delivery. Associations between breastfeeding incentive practices, neonatal and maternal, both short-term and late complications, and the exposure variables were evaluated by the relative risk (95%CI) and the Fisher exact test. RESULTS: The C-section newborns had less skin-to-skin contact immediately after delivery (intrapartum C-section: 0.18, 95%CI 0.1-0.31 and elective C-section: 0.36, 95%CI 0.27-0.47) and less breastfeeding within one hour of birth (intrapartum C-section: 0.43, 95%CI 0.29-0.63 and elective C-section: 0.44, 95%CI 0.33-0.59). Newborns from elective C-section were less frequently breastfed in the delivery room 0.42 (95%CI 0.2-0.88) and roomed-in less 0.85 (95%CI 0.77-0.95). Women submitted to intrapartum C-section had greater risk of early complications 1.3 (95%CI 1.04-1.64, p = 0.037) and sexual dysfunction 1.68 (95%CI 1.14-2.48, p = 0.027). The frequency of neonatal complications, urinary incontinence and depression according to the mode of delivery was similar. CONCLUSIONS: The C-section was negatively associated with breastfeeding incentive practices; in addition, C-section after labor increased the risk of early maternal complications and sexual dysfunction.
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Humanos , Feminino , Gravidez , Recém-Nascido , Lactente , Criança , Adolescente , Adulto , Adulto Jovem , Complicações na Gravidez/etiologia , Aleitamento Materno/estatística & dados numéricos , Cesárea/efeitos adversos , Parto Obstétrico/efeitos adversos , Parto Obstétrico/métodos , Complicações na Gravidez/epidemiologia , Disfunções Sexuais Fisiológicas/etiologia , Disfunções Sexuais Fisiológicas/epidemiologia , Incontinência Urinária/etiologia , Incontinência Urinária/epidemiologia , Brasil/epidemiologia , Resultado da Gravidez/epidemiologia , Cesárea/estatística & dados numéricos , Estudos Prospectivos , Fatores de Risco , Medição de Risco , Depressão Pós-Parto/etiologia , Depressão Pós-Parto/epidemiologia , Parto Obstétrico/estatística & dados numéricos , Período Pós-Parto , Apresentação no Trabalho de PartoRESUMO
The present study aimed to verify the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in climacteric women and associated factors. This study had a cross-sectional and analytical design with women in the age group of 35 to 65 years, located in the Family Health Strategy units of the city of Ijuí, RS. The sociodemographic data and the health conditions were collected at home. Later in a urofunctional consultation they answered the questionnaire "The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)" and provided information regarding their menstrual cycle and urinary continence. Of the 71 participants, 59.15% had sexual dysfunction. Among the risk factors for dysfunction the low level of education, aged over 50 years, non-reproductive period and occurrence of at least one vaginal delivery were observed. Among the total number of FSFI domains, the mean number of women with sexual dysfunction was 21.64±3.52 and the women with no dysfunction were 29.77±2.08. When discriminating the groups with and without dysfunction, the highest averages were in the pain and lubrification domains, respectively. These findings reinforce the importance of knowing the possible risk factors for dysfunction and the need to address this clinical condition in order to prevent it and ensure sexual health during the aging process.
O presente estudo teve como objetivo verificar a prevalência de disfunção sexual em mulheres no climatério e fatores associados. Delineamento transversal e analítico com mulheres na faixa etária de 35 a 65 anos adstritas as unidades de Estratégia Saúde da Família do município de Ijuí/RS. Os dados sociodemográficos e as condições de saúde foram coletadas no domicílio e posteriormente em consulta urofuncional responderam ao questionário "The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)" e informações referentes ao ciclo menstrual e continência urinária. Das 71 participantes, 59,15% apresentaram disfunção sexual. Entre os fatores de risco para a disfunção evidenciaram-se o baixo nível educacional, idade acima de 50 anos, período não reprodutivo e ocorrência de pelo menos um parto vaginal. Entre a soma dos domínios do FSFI a média das mulheres com disfunção sexual foi de 21,64±3,52 e das mulheres sem disfunção de 29,77±2,08, quando discriminados os grupos com e sem disfunção, as maiores médias foram nos domínios dor e lubrificação, respectivamente. Esses achados reforçam a importância de conhecer os possíveis fatores de risco de disfunção e a necessidade de abordar essa condição clínica a fim de preveni-la e garantir a saúde sexual durante o processo de envelhecimento.
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Humanos , Feminino , Disfunções Sexuais Fisiológicas , Climatério , Saúde da Mulher , Saúde Sexual , BrasilRESUMO
Introdução: Dificuldades sexuais são bastante frequentes durante a gestação, pelas mudanças hormonais e emocionais deste período.Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência de disfunções sexuais nos três trimestres gestacionais. Métodos: Pesquisa observacional com 140 mulheres de 7 unidades básicas de saúde de um município do interior do RS. Foram aplicadosuma ficha de avaliação e o Female Sexual Function Index. Foi realizada a estatística descritiva para representação dos grupos e o teste de normalidade de Kolmogorov-Smirnov para os testes de hipóteses com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Houve alta prevalência de disfunção sexual, com diferença entre o primeiro e o segundo trimestres (p 0,018), e entre o primeiro e o terceiro trimestres (p 0,014). Conclusão: Houve alta prevalência de disfunção sexual (33,04%), sendo os domínios mais afetados a satisfação (100%), lubrificação (94,69%), orgasmo (94,59%) e excitação (91,89%). Identificou-se aumento das disfunções sexuais com a evolução da gestação.
Introduction: Sexual difficulties are quite frequent during gestation, due to the hormonal and emotional changes of this period. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in the three gestational trimesters. Methods: Observational research with 140 women from 7 basic health units of a municipality in the interior of RS. An evaluation form and the Female Sexual Function Index were applied. Descriptive statistics were performed for group representation and the Kolmogorov-Smirnov normality test was used for hypothesis tests with a significance level of 5%. Results: There was a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction, with a difference between the first and second quarters (p 0.018), and between the first and third quarters (p 0.014). Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction (33.04%), with satisfaction (100%), lubrication (94.69%), orgasm (94.59%) and excitation (91.89%) being the most affected domains. It was identified an increase of the sexual dysfunctions with the evolution of the gestation.
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Humanos , Feminino , Gravidez , Adolescente , Adulto , Adulto Jovem , Trimestres da Gravidez , Disfunções Sexuais Fisiológicas/epidemiologia , Estudos Transversais , Excitação SexualRESUMO
The aim of this systematic review is to investigate the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction in the Brazilian population. This is a systematic review conducted in July 2016 in which four databases were searched: MEDLINE/Pubmed, Scopus, LILACS, and Cinahl. Two investigators extracted the primary data, which were fully analyzed, and applied the inclusion/exclusion criteria. The search found 113 results, and 20 of them compounded the scope of this study. Only four of the studies showed good methodology quality. The main diagnostics criteria used were validated questionnaires specific for sexual function assessment. Regarding the variation of prevalence values, female sexual dysfunction ranged from 13.3% to 79.3% of the studied population, while this value for changes in sexual desire ranged from 11% to 75%, arousal from 8% to 68.2%, lubrication from 29.1% to 41.4%, orgasm from 18% to 55.4%, and satisfaction from 3.3% to 42%; sexual activity frequency ranged from 55.8% to 78.5%, dyspareunia from 1.2% to 56.1%, and pleasure modifications was not addressed. Beside the divergences among studies, there is still a high prevalence of female sexual dysfunction in Brazil.
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Disfunções Sexuais Fisiológicas/epidemiologia , Disfunções Sexuais Psicogênicas/epidemiologia , Brasil , Feminino , Inquéritos Epidemiológicos , Humanos , PrevalênciaRESUMO
O objetivo deste estudo foi abordar a estudar relação entre disfunções sacroilíacas (DSI) e disfunção sexual (DS). Buscou-se nas bases de dados SciELO e PUBMED por artigos de 2006 a 2012 nas línguas portuguesa e inglesa, com as palavras-chave articulação sacroilíaca e disfunção sexual feminina, resultando em sete artigos. Os resultados mostraram que fraturas da cintura pélvica estão relacionadas à DS feminina. Apesar de as bases teóricas apontarem clara relação entre outras DSI que não fraturas e a DS, esta relação não teve respaldo na literatura. Conclui-se que se necessitam de estudos explorando as alterações anatômicas e biomecânicas da articulação sacroilíaca, especialmente as que gerem fraqueza ou tensão da musculatura do assoalho pélvico como possíveis fatores etiológicos da DS
Relationships between sacroiliac (SID) and sexual dysfunctions (SD) are investigated by researching at SciELO and PUBMED databases for articles in English and Portuguese, published between 2006 and 2012, with keywords sacroiliac articulation and female sexual dysfunction. Seven articles were retrieved. Results showed that fractures of pelvic waist are related to female SD. Although theoretical bases indicate clear relationship among other non-fracture SIDs and SD, relationship was not found in the literature. Further studies should be undertaken on anatomical and biomechanical changes of the sacroiliac articulation, especially those that weaken or cause tension on the pelvic floor as possible etiological SD factors.
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Articulação Sacroilíaca , Disfunções Sexuais Fisiológicas , Mulheres , Saúde da MulherRESUMO
Objetivou-se avaliar a confiabilidade e validade convergente entre os questionários "The Interstitial Cystitis Symptom Index and Problem Index" (The O'Leary-Sant) e "Pelvic Pain and Urgency/Frequency (PUF) Patient Symptom Scale"; verificar quais são as disfunções sexuais em pacientes com CI, identificar suas possíveis causas, verificar os instrumentos de avaliação de qualidade de vida, disfunção sexual e grau da doença e identificar os tratamentos recomendados para esse problema, além de traduzir, adaptar para a cultura brasileira e analisar a confiabilidade e a validade convergente da "Bladder Symptom Impact Scale ¿ BSI-6" utilizada em pacientes com cistite intersticial. Essa tese é composta por dois tipos de estudo: um estudo metodológico de tradução e adaptação cultural, seguindo as etapas metodológicas de tradução, síntese, retrotradução, comitê de especialistas e pré-teste, bem como, análise de confiabilidade de teste-reteste, consistência interna e validade de constructo convergente que envolveu os questionários The O'Leary-Sant, PUF e BSI-6. O segundo tipo de estudo foi uma revisão integrativa da literatura que incluiu 19 publicações relacionadas a disfunção sexual em mulheres com cistite intersticial, mediante pesquisa realizada nas bases de dados: PubMed, Embase, CINAHL e PEDro. As fases de tradução, síntese das traduções e retrotradução da Bladder Symptom Impact Scale ¿ BSI-6, que avalia a qualidade de vida em pessoas com cistite intersticial, foram finalizadas satisfatoriamente e a avaliação das versões síntese pelo comitê de especialistas resultou em algumas alterações, assegurando as equivalências entre a versão original e traduzida. Devido à necessidade de modificações em decorrência da baixa escolaridade da população, o instrumento foi pré-testado duas vezes no total de 35 sujeitos com sintomas de cistite intersticial. O instrumento, após as alterações, demonstrou ser de fácil compreensão e rápido preenchimento. A confiabilidade foi avaliada por meio da consistência interna medida pelo alfa de Cronbach, com resultado geral de: 0,92 e a validade de constructo convergente foi medida por meio da correlação com o The O'Leary-Sant e medida pelo coeficiente de correlação de Spearman e se mostrou alta. A confiabilidade de teste-reteste para os questionários "The O'Leary-Sant" e "PUF" apresentou valores superiores a 0,80, sugerindo excelente confiabilidade. A consistência interna se mostrou boa para ambos, apresentando valores superiores a 0,70. A correlação entre os dois questionários expressa pelo coeficiente de correlação de Spearman se mostrou elevada. Os estudos analisados na revisão integrativa da literatura apontaram a dispareunia e vulvodinia como os principais problemas sexuais de mulheres com CI. As principais causas desses problemas são hipertonia da musculatura do assoalho pélvico e história prévia de abuso sexual. Concluiu-se que, os questionários "The Interstitial Cystitis Symptom Index and Problem Index" e "Pelvic Pain and Urgency/Frequency (PUF) Patient Symptom Scale" se mostraram confiáveis e válidos para serem aplicados em pacientes com CI, auxiliando o seu diagnóstico; que a aplicação de uma meticulosa metodologia permitiu a produção de uma versão da Bladder Symptom Impact Scale ¿ BSI-6, em português, fiel à original, confiável e válida que poderá ser utilizada para a avaliar a qualidade de vida de pessoas com cistite intersticial e, por fim, os estudos mostram que mulheres com CI e que possuem disfunção sexual devem ser tratadas por uma equipe multiprofissional a fim de melhorar os sintomas da doença e, consequentemente, a qualidade de vida, assim sendo, os instrumentos para diagnóstico e avaliação da qualidade de vida traduzidos e validados poderão ser úteis para esse fim. (AU)
This study aimed to assess the reliability and convergent validity of the questionnaires "The Interstitial Cystitis Symptom Index and Problem Index" (The O'Leary-Sant) and "Pelvic Pain and Urgency / Frequency (PUF) Patient Symptom Scale"; check what are the sexual dysfunctions in patients with IC, identify possible causes, check the instruments for assessing quality of life, sexual dysfunction and degree of the disease and identify the recommended treatments for this problem, as well as to translate, adapt to the Brazilian culture and analyze the reliability and convergent validity of the "Bladder Symptom Impact Scale - BSI-6" used in patients with interstitial cystitis. This thesis is composed of two types of studies: a methodological study of translation and cultural adaptation, following the methodological steps of translation, synthesis, back translation, expert committee and pre-test and test-retest reliability analysis, consistency internal and convergent construct validity involving the questionnaires The O'Leary-Sant, PUF and BSI-6. The second type of study is an integrative literature review that included 19 publications related to sexual dysfunction in women with interstitial cystitis, by research conducted in the databases PubMed, Embase, CINAHL and PEDro. The phases of translation, synthesis of translations and back translation of Bladder Symptom Impact Scale - BSI-6, which evaluates the quality of life in people with interstitial cystitis, were completed satisfactorily and the evaluation of versions synthesis by the expert committee resulted in some changes, ensuring the equivalence between the original and translated version. Due to the need for changes due to the low educational level of the population, the instrument was pre-tested twice in the total of 35 subjects with symptoms of interstitial cystitis. The instrument, after the changes proved to be easy to understand and quick filling. Reliability was assessed by internal consistency measured by Cronbach's alpha, with the overall result of: 0.92 and convergent construct validity was measured by correlating with The O'Leary-Sant and measured by the correlation coefficient Spearman and showed high. The test-retest reliability for the questionnaire "The O'Leary-Sant" and "PUF" presented values greater than 0.80, suggesting excellent reliability. The internal consistency proved to be good for both, with values above 0.70. The correlation between the two questionnaires expressed by the Spearman correlation coefficient showed high. The studies that analyzed the integrative literature review showed dyspareunia and vulvodynia as the main sexual problems in women with IC. The main causes of these problems are hypertonia of the pelvic floor muscles and a history of sexual abuse. It was concluded that questionnaires "The Interstitial Cystitis Symptom Index and Problem Index" and "Pelvic Pain and Urgency / Frequency (PUF) Patient Symptom Scale" proved to be reliable and valid to be used in patients with IC, supporting the diagnosis; that the application of a meticulous methodology enabled the production of a version of the Bladder Symptom Impact Scale - BSI-6 in Portuguese, faithful to the original, and proved to be reliable and valid and can be used to assess the quality of life of people with interstitial cystitis and finally, studies show that women who have sexual dysfunction should be treated by a multidisciplinary team in order to ameliorate the symptoms of the disease and, consequently, the quality of life, therefore, the tools for diagnosis and assessment of quality of life translated and validated may be useful for this purpose.(AU)
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Humanos , Cistite Intersticial , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Comparação Transcultural , Qualidade de Vida , Disfunções Sexuais Fisiológicas/complicações , Inquéritos e Questionários , Estudos de Validação como AssuntoRESUMO
A ocorrência de infarto agudo do miocárdio (IAM) causa mudanças consideráveis na vida do paciente, que se defronta com desafios físicos e psicológicos. Destaca-se a importante redução da atividade sexual, fator influenciador da qualidade de vida. É, portanto, importante que os profissionais da saúde estejam capacitados a orientar os pacientes na retomada da atividade sexual após o IAM e como realizar tal atividade de forma segura. Este trabalho tem por objetivo enfatizar a necessidade, ainda negligenciada, de os profissionais de saúde realizarem tal orientação de forma adequada, contribuindo assim para a qualidade de vida do paciente.
Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) causes significant changes in the life of patients, who face physical and psychological challenges.These include reduction in sexual activity, a factor that influences the quality of life. It is therefore important that health professionals be able to advise patients on the resumption of sexual activity after AMI and how to do that safely. This study is designed to emphasize the neglected need for healthcare professionals to perform such guidance properly, thus contributing to the quality of life of the patient.