ABSTRACT
Sexuality is an important part of health, quality of life and general wellbeing [1]. Sexual dysfunction is characterized by disturbance in sexual desire and psycho physiological changes associated with the sexual response cycle in men and women [2]. Female Sexual dysfunction [FSD] is defined as a disorder of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, or sexual pain that results in significant personal distress. That might have an impact on the quality of life, interpersonal relationships and self-esteem. Several human studies have documented that, FSD is a progressive, related to hormone-sensitive condition [3]. A woman's sexuality is a complex interplay of physical and emotional response that affects the way she thinks and feels about herself. When a woman has a sexual problem, it can impact many aspects of her life, including her personal relationships. In additional to, causes of sexual dysfunctions can be psychological, physical or related to interpersonal relationships or sociocultural influences [4]. To estimate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction among married rural women in child bearing period. Also to explore possible risk factors that may precipitate to female sexual dysfunction with in marital life. A cross sectional clinic-/hospital based survey. Study was performed in out patient clinics of obstatric and gynacological department of university hospital at Menoufiya Governorate. The subjects of study were 290 married rural women in child bearing age, those were selected from attedences who lived in surrounding villages to the hospital, The study was taken period of time from Jun 2007 to Jun 2008. The researchers utilized structured interviewing questionnaire sheet it was contained the following categories: sociodemographic characteristics, medical, obstetric and gynecological history as well as sexual relation/activity and contraceptive methods which were used. All sample were counseled confidentionially about their dysfunction and their clinically examined Complete assessment was carried out to exclude pathological causes of dysfunction. Subject were diagnosed as FSD by researcher physician. Majority of the sample had sexual dysfunction [86.3%]. Also, third of studied sample were relatives, and beside that relatively all studied sample were circumcised from 8-10 years. FSD is a highly prevalent problem within the scope of this study. The culture, beliefs and educational level of women had a major effect on occurrence of sexual dysfunction