title: Evaluation of sexual function in Brazilian pregnant women.
abstract: The objective of the present study was to evaluate the sexual function of pregnant women and to identify the potential variables associated with it. The study was conducted on 137 low-risk, sexually active pregnant women who filled out the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire. Although 61% of the women assessed presented an FSFI score ≤26.5, they declared that they were satisfied with the emotional proximity to their partner, with their relationship, and with their sex life. A positive association was detected between sexual dysfunction and gestational age and a report of urinary incontinence and excessive weight gain in the current pregnancy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomechanics, Medicine and Rehabilitation of the Locomotor Apparatus, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Luciane M V
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Naldoni
authors.forename: Maria A V
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Pazmiño
authors.forename: Patrícia A O
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Pezzan
authors.forename: Simone B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Pereira
authors.forename: Geraldo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Duarte
authors.forename: Cristine H J
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Ferreira
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003075:Coitus / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007989:Libido; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011247:Pregnancy / Q000523:psychology*; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology; D012747:Sexual Partners / Q000523:psychology*; D018454:Spouses / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult