Effect of sex education on sexual function and sexual quality of life in women with endometriosis: A quasi‐experimental study

Maryam Matloobi, Leila Amini, Shadab Shahali, Hamid Haghani, Kobra Tahermanesh, Babak Hassanlouei, Leila Allahqoli, Ibrahim Alkatout
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics · 2022 · vol. 159(3) , pp. 702–710 · doi:10.1002/ijgo.14254 · PMID:35514234 · W4229046769
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A sex education program improved sexual function and quality of life for women with endometriosis, significantly reducing sexual dysfunction over 12 weeks.

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Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of a sex education program on sexual function and sexual quality of life in women with endometriosis. Methods In a quasi‐experimental study, women with endometriosis who had undergone laparoscopic surgery were assigned to an intervention group ( n = 36) or a control group ( n = 36). The intervention group received a sex education program consisting of two sessions a week (90 min each) for two consecutive weeks; the control group received none. Both groups were followed for 12 weeks. Sexual function and sexual quality of life were assessed on the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the Sexual Quality of life‐Female (SQOL‐F) questionnaire before the intervention, as well as 8 and 12 weeks after the intervention. Outcomes were analyzed using Student t test, the χ 2 test, Fisher exact test, and repeated measures analysis of variance. Results The mean age of the study participants was 36.9 ± 5.7 years. The two groups did not differ significantly in terms of demographics and pre‐intervention clinical characteristics. At the end of the study, sex education reduced female sexual dysfunction by 58.1% in the intervention group. The mean FSFI score increased significantly in the intervention group from pre‐intervention to 8 and 12 weeks post‐intervention compared with the scores in the control group ( P < 0.001). Conclusions Sex education appears to be a promising intervention for reducing sexual dysfunction and improving sexual function and sexual quality of life in women with endometriosis. Future studies should encompass longer periods of follow up to obtain further data on the efficacy of sex education in this setting.

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis

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