Data di Pubblicazione:
2010
Abstract:
Objective: To investigate the sexual function of women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA) and to test the mediating effects of depression and anxiety on the sexual functioning of women with FHA.
Design: In this cross-sectional study, participants completed questionnaires on sexual function, depression, and anxiety.
Setting: Tertiary care university hospital.
Patient(s): Women with (n = 41) and without (n = 39) FHA recruited from a gynecologic endocrinology unit.
Intervention(s): None.
Main Outcome Measure(s): The McCoy Female Sexuality Questionnaire assessed sexual function, and the Zung Scale measured depression and anxiety.
Result(s): Women with FHA experienced more sexual function problems and significantly higher depression and anxiety compared to women without menstrual dysfunction. In addition, depression offered a significant explanation for the sexual problems experienced by women with FHA.
Conclusion(s): The psychologic symptoms that contribute to the onset of FHA partially mediate the relationship between FHA and sexual dysfunction. (Fertil Steril (R) 2010;94:2239-43. (C) 2010 by American Society for Reproductive Medicine.)
Design: In this cross-sectional study, participants completed questionnaires on sexual function, depression, and anxiety.
Setting: Tertiary care university hospital.
Patient(s): Women with (n = 41) and without (n = 39) FHA recruited from a gynecologic endocrinology unit.
Intervention(s): None.
Main Outcome Measure(s): The McCoy Female Sexuality Questionnaire assessed sexual function, and the Zung Scale measured depression and anxiety.
Result(s): Women with FHA experienced more sexual function problems and significantly higher depression and anxiety compared to women without menstrual dysfunction. In addition, depression offered a significant explanation for the sexual problems experienced by women with FHA.
Conclusion(s): The psychologic symptoms that contribute to the onset of FHA partially mediate the relationship between FHA and sexual dysfunction. (Fertil Steril (R) 2010;94:2239-43. (C) 2010 by American Society for Reproductive Medicine.)
Tipologia CRIS:
1.1 Articolo in rivista
Keywords:
AMENORREA DEPRESSIONE SESSUALITA' ANSIA
Elenco autori:
Dundon, Cm; Rellini, Ah; Tonani, S; Santamaria, V; Nappi, Rossella
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