The relationship between overactive bladder and sexual activity in women
Int. braz. j. urol
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32(1): 77-87, Jan.-Feb. 2006.
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in English
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RESUMO
PURPOSE:
We assessed the relationships between bladder symptoms, demographic, and medical history variables and sexual dysfunction in women with overactive bladder (OAB) disorder. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Seventy-eight women diagnosed with OAB completed self-administered questionnaires related to overall heath status, bladder function, and sexual function. Data were compiled for questionnaire responses, and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to determine predictors of sexual dysfunction.RESULTS:
Bothersome bladder symptoms were reported by ³ 60 percent of the sample. Sixty-percent of the sample was sexually active in the past month. Difficulty with sexual arousal, orgasm, and sexual enjoyment were reported by about 25 percent of the women. Sexual partner status was the best predictor of sexual arousal, orgasm, and sexual enjoyment. Menopausal status emerged as an important predictor of arousal and sexual enjoyment.CONCLUSION:
The majority of women with symptoms of OAB viewed these symptoms as bothersome. However, the extent of symptom bother did not predict aspects of female sexual dysfunction (FSD). Instead, menopausal and partner status emerged as the best predictors of FSD in our sample.
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Main subject:
Urinary Incontinence
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Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Int. braz. j. urol
Journal subject:
Urology
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Institution/Affiliation country:
Duquesne University/US
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Uniontown Hospital/US
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center/US
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