T02-P-04 Reproductive health and couple's sexuality

Abstract

Objective To asses couples’ sexual function (SF) during pregnancy. Design and Methods The study included couples attending the Outpatient Gynecological Clinic of the Univ. Hospital in Larissa. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the International Index for Erectile Function (IIEF) were used. Participants were divided in group A including women in their 1st trimester of pregnancy and group B comprising women in their 2nd trimester. Independent samples t-test and Chi-square test were conducted to detect differences on scales’ scores and frequency of intercourse. Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to assess the relationship between FSFI and IIEF. Results The study employed 50 women aged 20-40 years old (21 in group A, 29 in group B) and their partners reporting having sexual activity. Based on the FSFI's cut-off score ( 0.05) for either male or female sexual function as well as for the frequency of intercourse. Partner's erectile problems were significantly related with women's lower scores in desire, orgasm, satisfaction, pain and overall FSFI (p Conclusions Couples’ sexual health appears not to be affected during pregnancy; however, a quite large percentage of women in both groups reported a sexual dysfunction. Our results also stress the role of the partner since his sexual problems related with women's sexuality.