Uterine Leiomyoma Is Associated with Female Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Women
10.3349/ymj.2019.60.8.791
- Author:
Jae Hoon CHANG
1
;
Dong Wook SHIN
;
Myung Jae JEON
;
Hyeri HONG
;
Sun Min KIM
;
Ahreum AN
;
Ki Young SON
;
Jin Ho PARK
;
Belong CHO
;
Seul Ki KIM
;
Seung Mi LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea. smleemd@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Sexual dysfunction;
sexual behavior;
leiomyoma;
menopause;
dyspareunia
- MeSH:
Confounding Factors (Epidemiology);
Dyspareunia;
Female;
Humans;
Leiomyoma;
Mass Screening;
Menopause;
Sexual Behavior;
Ultrasonography
- From:Yonsei Medical Journal
2019;60(8):791-795
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To determine the relationship between uterine leiomyoma and female sexual dysfunction (FSD) among premenopausal and postmenopausal women. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study population consisted of consecutive women who underwent gynecologic screening tests, including transvaginal ultrasound, and completed the questionnaires on FSD. A total of 841 women were included from January 2010 to December 2011. FSD was defined as Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) ≤26.55. The relationship between uterine leiomyoma and FSD were compared according to menopausal status. RESULTS: In premenopausal group (n=564), there were no differences in the frequency of FSD (55.0% vs. 58.8%, p=0.387) and total FSFI score. However, in postmenopausal group (n=277), women with uterine leiomyoma had a lower frequency of FSD than those without uterine leiomyoma (71.3% vs. 86.4%, p=0.003). This relationship between uterine leiomyoma and lower frequency of FSD in postmenopausal women remained significant after adjusting for confounding variables. CONCLUSION: The relationship between uterine leiomyoma and FSD is different depending on the menopausal status.
