Objective: Female sexual dysfunction is a common condition that negatively impacts the psychological health and quality of life of the affected individuals. Therefore, this study aims to assess sexual function changes in women using hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives.
Methods: We assessed 380 women who visited three Family Health Centers in Manisa, Turkey. Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) questionnaires were used to get data. Regression and correlation analyses were applied to determine the relationship and level of sexual function of participants.
Results: According to FSFI cut-off score ≤26.55, the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) was determined in 35.4% and 48.0% of sexual function changes and FSFI score was found 26.5±4.3 and 27.1±4.1 in women using non-hormonal and hormonal contraceptives. In regression analysis, women having higher education, satisfied with their sexual life, and women stating that their husband satisfied with non-hormonal contraceptive usage had high score in FSFI. Of those women, 6.6% scored ≥17 on the BDI.
Conclusion: The use of hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives is important for the improvement sexual quality of women planning appropriate initiatives. Therefore, healthcare practitioners and providers should assess women’s risk factors for FSD, arrange for extra follow-up and assist with early diagnosis and treatment to improve women’s sexual life.
; YANIKKEREM, Emre