Prevalence and association between sexual and urinary dysfunction in young women in South Brazil

Abstract

Background: Issues such as urinary function, sexual function and female intimate health are still seen as forbidden in today's society, so when talking about the pelvic floor, many women do not know what it is, and the dysfunctions that occur in this structure. Urinary and sexual dysfunctions are prevalent, but studies in young populations are scarce. Aims: To survey the prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD) and urinary incontinence (UI) in young women. Method: Investigative cross-sectional study through the Google Forms platform, using the questionnaires: FSFI and PRAFAB under descriptive statistics. Results: Participants were 54 women, mean age 24 years, average sexarch 16 years, 81 had UI (42.5% mild, 37% moderate and 1.8% severe) and 57% had SD. When combined, 46.2% of women had both disorders (20.3 mild UI and sexual dysfunction, 24% moderate UI and sexual dysfunction, and 1.8% severe UI and sexual dysfunction). Conclusion: There are associated urinary and sexual dysfunctions in young women.