Is women's sexual function impaired by an abnormal pap smear?
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serval:BIB_4F0661E8B70B
Type
Article: article d'un périodique ou d'un magazine.
Collection
Publications
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Titre
Is women's sexual function impaired by an abnormal pap smear?
Périodique
The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care
ISSN
1473-0782 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1362-5187
Statut éditorial
Publié
Date de publication
06/2022
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
27
Numéro
3
Pages
184-188
Langue
anglais
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Publication Status: ppublish
Résumé
Although the stressful psychological impact on women of an abnormal Pap smear is well documented, little research has been undertaken on its sexual impact. Our objective was to assess the impact of an abnormal Pap smear on the sexual function of affected women.
A prospective study compared the sexual function of 48 women with an abnormal Pap smear (case group) with that of 48 women with a normal Pap smear (control group). Sexual function was assessed using the Female Sexual Function Index and the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale. The questionnaires were mailed to the participants.
Surprisingly, the risk of sexual dysfunction was comparable between women with and without an abnormal Pap smear (odds ratio [OR] 0.7; p = 0.4). The OR remained statistically non-significant after adjustment for risk factors. Multivariable analysis showed that only older age at first intercourse, depression and anxiety were identified as factors significantly associated with sexual dysfunction.
Contrary to our clinical experience, female sexual function is not impaired by an abnormal Pap smear. Further research is needed to better understand how sexuality in women with abnormal Pap smears may be affected.
A prospective study compared the sexual function of 48 women with an abnormal Pap smear (case group) with that of 48 women with a normal Pap smear (control group). Sexual function was assessed using the Female Sexual Function Index and the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale. The questionnaires were mailed to the participants.
Surprisingly, the risk of sexual dysfunction was comparable between women with and without an abnormal Pap smear (odds ratio [OR] 0.7; p = 0.4). The OR remained statistically non-significant after adjustment for risk factors. Multivariable analysis showed that only older age at first intercourse, depression and anxiety were identified as factors significantly associated with sexual dysfunction.
Contrary to our clinical experience, female sexual function is not impaired by an abnormal Pap smear. Further research is needed to better understand how sexuality in women with abnormal Pap smears may be affected.
Mots-clé
Female, Humans, Papanicolaou Test/psychology, Prospective Studies, Surveys and Questionnaires, Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/diagnosis, Vaginal Smears/psychology, Female sexual response, STIs, women’s sexuality
Pubmed
Web of science
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27/02/2021 11:40
Dernière modification de la notice
03/08/2022 6:38