Effect of an early pandemic phase of COVID-19 on sexual health DOI Creative Commons
Awirut Singkun, Wichaporn Intharachuti, Wichan Phibarn

et al.

NURTURE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(1), P. 44 - 54

Published: Dec. 1, 2023

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the frequency of sexual intercourse and number partners before during COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand. Design/Methodology/Approach: 859 respondents were included this which involved a cross-sectional online survey self-administered questionnaire distributed Thai people between May June 2020. Data analysis methods descriptive statistics, Wilcoxon matched pairs signed-ranks test chi-square test. Findings: 19.7% reported decrease 3.8% an increase partners. 22.8% 9.5% apart from those who had no change or The median difference was statistical significance (p-value < 0.01). Age, marital status occupation statistically associated with having intercourse. Sex, age, status, income desire (P value 0.05). Conclusion: decreased because pandemic. Sexual health services education should provide specific categorized group order meet their health. Research Limitations: Participants could remember but they may recall biases for frequency. However, average used.

Language: Английский

Assessment of the Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Infection on the Sexual Function of Women, Levels of Oxytocin and Prolactin: A Prospective Cohort Study DOI Open Access
Klaudia Żak, Ernest Starek, Agnieszka Korga-Plewko

et al.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(8), P. 2230 - 2230

Published: April 12, 2024

(1) Background: There is a lack of direct evidence on whether SARS-CoV-2 affects women’s sexual function through biological-organic mechanism. Existing studies the topic are few and have produced contradictory results. This study aims to explore possible relationship between sex hormones in patients who been infected with SARS-CoV-2. Moreover, we aimed determine these changes related clinical course COVID-19 they temporary or long-lasting. (2) Methods: A was conducted 104 women, including 64 women control group 40 healthy January 2021 August 2022. Blood samples were collected measure prolactin oxytocin levels, assessment performed 3 6 months later. Sexual self-assessment captured based FSFI scale. (3) Results: Our found that severe had better satisfaction scores one month after recovery but no discernible difference six months. High levels serum observed active became similar remained stable over time. Higher significantly associated increased arousal hydration. Individuals notably low plasma oxytocin, there correlation satisfaction. (4) Conclusions: The gynecologic symptoms, as well disturbances might be short time infection. However, infection has lasting effect function, among women.

Language: Английский

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For Better or Worse: The Relation between Sexual Functioning and Sexual Behavior Frequency during the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic and Social Distancing Measures in a Chilean Sample DOI
Gonzalo R. Quintana,

Francisco Santibáñez-Palma,

Javier Escudero‐Pastén

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 4, 2024

Abstract The global pandemic of SARS-CoV-2 significantly impacted various aspects human life, including sexual health and behavior. To date, systematic reviews meta-analyses, have reported declines in function variations behavior during the pandemic, with women generally experiencing a more pronounced negative impact than men. Despite fact different studies shown their amid study has yet to establish detailed on how frequencies correlate dimensions. At same time, there is no account affected these measures Chilean population. Therefore, present cross-sectional evaluated partnered solo relation among 2,555 adult men, women, gender non-binary individuals. Results showed decreases behaviors, like intercourse dating, were linked lower scores, particularly satisfaction desire. For reduced frequency most behaviors (i.e., sexting, foreplay, fantasies, masturbation, intercourse) increased risk dysfunction, especially desire, arousal, satisfaction. decreased foreplay associated higher likelihood erectile dysfunction overall In contrast, only men whose pornography consumption, experienced better function. magnitude changes varied from small moderate across findings. This research contributes growing body literature consequences within context, underscoring its value preparation future pandemics.

Language: Английский

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A Scoping Review of Female Genital Mutilation and its Effects on Sexual Function and Sexual Satisfaction DOI Open Access

Zalina Nusee,

Ramli Musa, Hamizah Ismail

et al.

IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 22(4)

Published: Oct. 1, 2023

The practice of female circumcision (FC), particularly genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), has been controversial as it is regarded physically and mentally harmful violates human rights. purpose this study to perform a scoping review aiming evaluate compare the effects FC FGM/C on sexual function affected women, including Google Scholar, EBSCO Discovery Service, PubMed, ProQuest Health & Medical Complete, Wiley Online Library between year 1999 2020. following keywords were used: ‘Female Circumcision’, Genital Mutilation, Cutting’, Circumcision Sexual Function’, Satisfaction. A total 72 articles related or satisfaction retrieved, 30 met inclusion criteria. Based analysis final articles, most described detrimental satisfaction. However, future studiesMaround less invasive types are required better reflect health. FGM different method that may provide outcomes. Therefore, comprehensive guideline proper techniques needed for education among medical practitioners prevent any adverse sexuality.

Language: Английский

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Effect of COVID-19 infection on female sexual function: A prospective controlled study DOI Creative Commons
Ergül Demirçivi Bör,

Aysegul Yildirim,

Yucel Guler

et al.

Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 103(29), P. e38923 - e38923

Published: July 19, 2024

This prospective controlled study investigates the effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on female sexual function, comparing recovered COVID-19-positive women with those uninfected by virus. It aims to elucidate broader impacts health and psychological well-being. included nonpregnant reproductive age their partners, divided into COVID-19- positive (recovered) negative groups. Data collection took place average 6 months after COVID-19 recovery. Information was collected number people exposed severity infection (mild, moderate or severe). Participants completed validated questionnaires assessing function (female index [FSFI]), anxiety (state-trait inventory [STAI]) depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory). We compared well-being demographic characteristics between groups using statistical analyses identify significant differences. The reveals resilience in well-being, among participants, regardless status. No marked differences were found desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, pain during activity Psychological assessments indicated uniform levels across both cohorts, underscoring a theme resilience. analysis partners’ highlighted minimal indirect pandemic intimate relationships. Despite extensive global implications, this demonstrates affected These findings emphasize need for ongoing research targeted interventions support individuals navigate pandemic-evolving challenges, highlighting adaptability as key factors maintaining

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 – a Five-Year Update DOI Creative Commons
Ahmed Burooj

ImmunoAnalysis, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4, P. 10 - 10

Published: Oct. 20, 2024

Background: This review aims to categorically describe novel advancements our understanding and management of COVID-19 associated short- long-term sequelae such as Long COVID. Methods: Indexing services (Scopus PubMed) were used identify pertinent studies, prioritizing original research, meta reviews updated institutional guidelines from 2022 onwards. Papers not published in English (or where full-text translation was available), those skewed terms gender distribution participants, conducted on non-human populations proposal opinion papers excluded. For the purposes this paper, COVID taken mean persistence symptoms longer than 8 weeks after an acute infection. After deduplication, application exclusion criterion checking for relevance, 52 sources identified review. The keywords literature search COVID-19, COVID, Chronic SARS-CoV-2. Results: New variants challenge vaccine efficacy, highlighting socioeconomic disparities vaccination rates. exhibits complex symptoms, including cognitive decline physical health impacts. virus’s affinity ACE-2 receptors suggests broader implications, reproductive metabolic disorders. can cause a drop IQ proportional severity disease experienced. Conclusion: COVID-19’s multifaceted impacts necessitate ongoing research targeted interventions. Addressing disparities, updating formulations, effects are crucial. Equitable healthcare policies essential mitigate global threat inform future strategies.

Language: Английский

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Mobile Application Based Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence: An Assessor-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial DOI Creative Commons

Athasit Kijmanawat,

Apisith Saraluck, Jittima Manonai

et al.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(22), P. 7003 - 7003

Published: Nov. 9, 2023

A first-line treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) at least three months. The key problem that patients do not understand the importance of these exercises and their effectiveness. Mobile health apps offer new possibilities to increase adherence. This study compared a reduction in SUI, exercise adherence, quality life PFMT with animation vs. standard instruction. prospective, single-blind, randomized control trial was collected. SUI were into application or groups confirmed using one-hour pad test. In intervention group, applied via mobile phone (PFMT animations, recording system, reminder system). protocol similar both groups. Additional follow-up conducted 4, 8, 12 weeks. total 51 participants (n = 26) 25), respectively. At 12-week follow-up, there no significant difference between two terms cure rate, severity by test, daily episodes from bladder diary (p-value 0.695, 0.472, 0.338, respectively). mean PFME adherence group higher than 8 weeks (66.3 ± 13.6 52.7 16.6, p 0.002) (59.1 13.9 37.8 11.0, 0.001). reported conventional improvements symptom severity, effects follow-up. However, improvement evaluated (ICIQ-UI SF) better outcome app group. has been proven be an effective tool improves

Language: Английский

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Effect of an early pandemic phase of COVID-19 on sexual health DOI Creative Commons
Awirut Singkun, Wichaporn Intharachuti, Wichan Phibarn

et al.

NURTURE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(1), P. 44 - 54

Published: Dec. 1, 2023

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the frequency of sexual intercourse and number partners before during COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand. Design/Methodology/Approach: 859 respondents were included this which involved a cross-sectional online survey self-administered questionnaire distributed Thai people between May June 2020. Data analysis methods descriptive statistics, Wilcoxon matched pairs signed-ranks test chi-square test. Findings: 19.7% reported decrease 3.8% an increase partners. 22.8% 9.5% apart from those who had no change or The median difference was statistical significance (p-value < 0.01). Age, marital status occupation statistically associated with having intercourse. Sex, age, status, income desire (P value 0.05). Conclusion: decreased because pandemic. Sexual health services education should provide specific categorized group order meet their health. Research Limitations: Participants could remember but they may recall biases for frequency. However, average used.

Language: Английский

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