title: Impact of an implantable steroid contraceptive (etonogestrel-releasing implant) on quality of life and sexual function: a preliminary study.
abstract: The aim of the study was to determine the impact of etonogestrel (ENG)-implant used for contraceptive purpose on Quality of life (QoL) and on sexual function (FSF) of healthy Italian women. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire and the Short Form-36 (SF-36) validated questionnaire were administered at baseline, 3 and 6 months after insertion of Nexplanon. The implant seems to have a positive impact on QoL after the first three months of therapy. Users showed an improved general health status and physical role status. The implant did not show negative effects on libido and on sexual function. In the first three months of treatment, users experienced a temporary reduction of vitality, mental health, social functioning and emotional role functioning, which seem to disappear after six months of therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Naples "Federico II" , Naples , Italy.
authors.forename: Costantino
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Di Carlo
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sansone
authors.forename: Nicoletta
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: De Rosa
authors.forename: Virginia
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Gargano
authors.forename: Giovanni Antonio
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Tommaselli
authors.forename: Carmine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Nappi
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bifulco
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D003274:Contraceptive Devices, Female / Q000009:adverse effects; D017135:Desogestrel / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D004343:Drug Implants; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011788:Quality of Life; D019529:Sexuality / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000502:physiology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D004343:Drug Implants; C044815:etonogestrel; D017135:Desogestrel