E-Posters-10269

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This document discusses the association between comorbidities (medical conditions that occur at the same time) and female sexual dysfunction. The study examines the relationship between different comorbidities and specific domains of sexual function, such as desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, and pain. The research findings show that there is a complex relationship between comorbidities and sexual function, with only 5% of the variability in sexual function being attributed to comorbidities. The study also found that depression, other mental health conditions, and smoking remained significant factors on multivariate analysis. Other variables were correlated with one another, making their individual effects on sexual function smaller and potentially not significant. The study also discusses limitations, such as response rate, desirability bias, recall bias, and the lack of medical record confirmation, which affect the interpretation of the results. The study emphasizes the importance of physicians being aware of the association between comorbidities and sexual dysfunction, as it may provide an opportunity for early diagnosis of underlying conditions. Further research is needed to determine if there is a causal relationship between comorbidities and sexual dysfunction. Overall, the study highlights the need for healthcare professionals to consider the impact of comorbidities on female sexual function and prioritize holistic care for these patients.
Keywords
comorbidities
female sexual dysfunction
association
medical conditions
desire
arousal
lubrication
orgasm
pain
depression