Abstract
Introduction: Dyspareunia is one of the most common complaints in gynae-cologic practice with tremendous effect on both quality of life and sexual rela-tionship of women. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of dyspareunia and its effect on sexual life among gynaecology clinic attendees in Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on consenting participants between 12th May 2016 and 25th July 2016. Anonymous self-administered questionnaires were used collection information on dyspareunia and its effect on sexual life at the Gynaecology clinic. The data was analyzed using Epiinfo version 7.1.5. Results: One hundred and four (104) women participated in this study. Most of the women studied were Igbos (95.19%), and were mainly between the age ranges of 21 - 30 years (66.35%). Most of them were married (89.42%), and were also mainly of the Pentecostal denomination (40.78%). The mean age at coitarche was 20.6 ± 3.95 years. Prevalence of dyspareunia was 36% and only 16% sought medical help. The various responses to dyspareunia were avoidance of sex 11%, reduced frequency of intercourse 8%, less desire for sex 19%, while majority of women with dyspareunia tolerated it (62%). Conclusion: The prevalence of dyspareunia is high in our society afflicting young women in their reproductive years with associated enormous stress on their sexual life.
Highlights
Dyspareunia is one of the most common complaints in gynaecologic practice with tremendous effect on both quality of life and sexual relationship of women
The prevalence of dyspareunia is high in our society afflicting young women in their reproductive years with associated enormous stress on their sexual life
Dyspareunia is one of the sexual dysfunctions found among women and it is referred to as painful sexual intercourse and is associated with poor quality of life [1]
Summary
Dyspareunia is one of the most common complaints in gynaecologic practice with tremendous effect on both quality of life and sexual relationship of women. Conclusion: The prevalence of dyspareunia is high in our society afflicting young women in their reproductive years with associated enormous stress on their sexual life. Dyspareunia is one of the sexual dysfunctions found among women and it is referred to as painful sexual intercourse and is associated with poor quality of life [1]. When not in a relationship, dyspareunia may prevent a woman from approaching new partners or starting a new relationship They may feel ashamed and embarrassed and isolate themselves. It may be the presenting symptom of variety of disease states with components of both physical and organic dysfunction [8]-[18]
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