Sexual function of malay women with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A preliminary study
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
;
: 64-71, 2010.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
Female sexual dysfunction is a known complication of diabetes mellitus. The aims of this study is to estimate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and the types of sexual dysfunction experienced by Malay women with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Methods:
Cross sectional study was conducted on married Malay women with type 2 diabetes mellitus, receiving treatment from two community clinics in Selangor, Malaysia. Female sexual function was assessed using Malay version of Female Sexual Function Index.Results:
This study found that sexual dysfunction was present among 18.2% women. Lack of libido was the commonest symptom among these women and was observed in 40.9% of women followed by sexual dissatisfaction (36.4%). Sexual arousal disorder was observed in 22.7%, 18.2% complained of lack of lubrication, and 22.7% had vaginal discomfort. Orgasmic dysfunction was found in only 4.5% of these women.Conclusion:
This preliminary research showed sexual desire disorder was the commonest type of sexual disorder among diabetic women.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Type of study:
Observational study
Language:
English
Journal:
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
Year:
2010
Type:
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