Sexual function of malay women with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A preliminary study
- Author:
Sazlina Kamaralzaman
;
Hatta Sidi
;
Matthew Yau
;
Siti Balkis Budin
;
Anuar Sani
;
Jamaludin Mohamed
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Female sexual function, Diabetes Mellitus, Malay women
- From:ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
2010;11(1):64-71
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective: Female sexual dysfunction is a known complication of diabetes mellitus. The aims of this study is to estimate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and the types of sexual dysfunction experienced by Malay women with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: Cross sectional study was conducted on married Malay women with type 2 diabetes mellitus, receiving treatment from two community clinics in Selangor, Malaysia. Female sexual function was assessed using Malay version of Female Sexual Function Index. Results: This study found that sexual dysfunction was present among 18.2% women. Lack of libido was the commonest symptom among these women and was observed in 40.9% of women followed by sexual dissatisfaction (36.4%). Sexual arousal disorder was observed in 22.7%, 18.2% complained of lack of lubrication, and 22.7% had vaginal discomfort. Orgasmic dysfunction was found in only 4.5% of these women. Conclusion: This preliminary research showed sexual desire disorder was the commonest type of sexual disorder among diabetic women.
