Effect of intrauterine insemination treatment on sexual function and quality of life for infertile women

Authors

  • Emre Sinan Güngör Süleymaniye Maternity Research and Training Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Olcay Seval Süleymaniye Maternity Research and Training Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Gülşah İlhan Süleymaniye Maternity Research and Training Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Fatma Ferda Verit Süleymaniye Maternity Research and Training Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.344.14789

Keywords:

Intrauterine insemination, Infertile women, Sexual function, Quality of life, depression.

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the effect of intrauterine insemination (IUI) on sexual functioning, quality of life and psychological well-being.

Methods: One hundred and thirty four infertile women going to IUI treatment as study group and 134 women who do not report any infertility complaint attending to gynecology clinic for routine control as control group were enrolled. Demographic data of the patients were collected. Patients were asked to complete Female Sexual Functioning Index (FSFI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and SF 36 form.

Results: Total FSFI score (mean

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Published

2018-08-01

How to Cite

Güngör, E. S., Seval, O., İlhan, G., & Verit, F. F. (2018). Effect of intrauterine insemination treatment on sexual function and quality of life for infertile women. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 34(4). https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.344.14789

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 4 (2018): July - August 2018

Section

Original Articles