Evaluation of Factors Affecting Sexual Activity and Sexuality-Related Quality of Life in Different Stages of Pregnancy
Journal Title: Istanbul Medical Journal - Year 2019, Vol 20, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Pregnancy is a special period in which physiological and psychological changes are observed in the body. Sexuality-related problems exhibit significant changes during pregnancy. In this study, we aimed to determine the distribution of changes in sexual behavior during pregnancy according to the trimesters and to determine the effects of these dysfunctions on quality of life. Methods: This study was performed in order to investigate the sexual life of pregnant women during pregnancy and the factors that affect sexual function in women followed up in the outpatient of clinic Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology between June 2017 and July 2017. The study included 300 pregnant women. Demographic data form and two questionnaires were applied to pregnant women. One of the questionnaires was aimed to determine the sexual function of pregnant women [Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)] and the other was aimed to determine the quality of sexual life in pregnancy [Sexual Quality of Life-Female (SQoL-F) questionnaire]. Results: SQoL-F scores were found to be higher in the second trimester than in the first trimester (p=0.005). There was a statistically significant difference between the trimesters in terms of total FSFI scores and the highest score was in the second trimester (p=0.048). Subscales of FSFI scores were also evaluated and lubrication score was higher in the second trimester compared to other trimesters (p=0.009). Sexual success score in the second trimester was higher than in the first trimester (p=0.014). Conclusion: In this study, we observed a significant decrease in sexual functions during pregnancy and fluctuations in sexual function between trimesters that are comparable with literature data. It is very important for health professionals to provide guidance in solving current problems by providing appropriate counseling services to pregnant women who express that they have problems during sexual intercourse.
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Evren Çavuş, Fatma Beyazıt
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