Abstract
Background: Several physiological adaptations transform and affect the anatomical systems resulting from the hormonal and mechanical effects of pregnancy, which end up affecting the strength of the pelvic floor muscles and the structures that support the pelvic organs, interfering with the sexuality and sexual function of pregnant women, causing changes in behavior, desire and sexual response. Pregnant women may have conditions including hypoactive sexual desire, aversion disorders, sexual arousal and orgasm, as well as dyspareunia and vaginismus. Aims: To evaluate the sexual function of pregnant women. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out, data collection was performed online, in which a sample characterization form was used, containing personal data, gynecological, obstetric, clinical and behavioral factors. Then, the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) was applied to assess sexual function. Results: Regarding sexual function, 73.3% of pregnant women had desire dysfunction, 66.7% arousal dysfunction, 46.7% lubrication dysfunction, 40.0% orgasm dysfunction, 56.7% satisfaction dysfunction, 96.7% pain dysfunction and 60.0% total sexual dysfunction. Conclusion: These results suggest a decrease in all domains of sexual function in the population studied.
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