Sexual Dysfunction in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 2019

Ana Carolina Firmino Murgel, and Ricardo Santos Simões, and Gustavo Arantes Rosa Maciel, and José Maria Soares, and Edmund Chada Baracat
Disciplina de Ginecologia, Departamento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

Sexual dysfunction occurs in any phase of sexual performance or any period of the sexual response cycle, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects self-image with repercussions on sexuality. To evaluate sexual dysfunction in women with PCOS. A systematic review was undertaken following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis. The primary databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, and Lilacs were accessed using specific terms. There was no constraint against year of publication. The meta-analysis was conducted with RevMan program version 5.3. We evaluated the relationship between sexual dysfunction and PCOS. The systematic review encompassed 19 studies. The analysis indicated that 11 specific and 6 general instruments were used to measure the sexual function in PCOS women. Of these, the Female Sexual Function Index scale was used most frequently. All studies assessed different aspects of sexual performance in PCOS women, and no difference was found in between women with PCOS and control subjects. Although there were disparities regarding ethnicity, culture, religion, and economy among studies, the available evidence failed to prove a significant link between PCOS and sexual dysfunction. This systematic review addressed a multidimensional theme with many variables and with a wide diversity of measurement tools. Studies were small, and populations were not homogeneous. Despite potential risk of bias, such as inhomogeneity of study population, sexual function of both PCOS patients and women with regular menstrual cycles might, in general, be similar. Firmino Murgel AC, Santos Simões R, Maciel GAR, et al. Sexual Dysfunction in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Sex Med 2019;16:542-550.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008597 Menstrual Cycle The period from onset of one menstrual bleeding (MENSTRUATION) to the next in an ovulating woman or female primate. The menstrual cycle is regulated by endocrine interactions of the HYPOTHALAMUS; the PITUITARY GLAND; the ovaries; and the genital tract. The menstrual cycle is divided by OVULATION into two phases. Based on the endocrine status of the OVARY, there is a FOLLICULAR PHASE and a LUTEAL PHASE. Based on the response in the ENDOMETRIUM, the menstrual cycle is divided into a proliferative and a secretory phase. Endometrial Cycle,Ovarian Cycle,Cycle, Endometrial,Cycle, Menstrual,Cycle, Ovarian,Cycles, Endometrial,Cycles, Menstrual,Cycles, Ovarian,Endometrial Cycles,Menstrual Cycles,Ovarian Cycles
D011085 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome A complex disorder characterized by infertility, HIRSUTISM; OBESITY; and various menstrual disturbances such as OLIGOMENORRHEA; AMENORRHEA; ANOVULATION. Polycystic ovary syndrome is usually associated with bilateral enlarged ovaries studded with atretic follicles, not with cysts. The term, polycystic ovary, is misleading. Stein-Leventhal Syndrome,Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 1,Sclerocystic Ovarian Degeneration,Sclerocystic Ovaries,Sclerocystic Ovary Syndrome,Ovarian Degeneration, Sclerocystic,Ovarian Syndrome, Polycystic,Ovary Syndrome, Polycystic,Ovary, Sclerocystic,Sclerocystic Ovary,Stein Leventhal Syndrome,Syndrome, Polycystic Ovary,Syndrome, Stein-Leventhal
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D012649 Self Concept Persons' view of themselves. Self Esteem,Self Perception,Self Confidence,Self-Perception,Concept, Self,Confidence, Self,Esteem, Self,Perception, Self,Perceptions, Self,Self Esteems,Self Perceptions,Self-Perceptions
D012725 Sexual Behavior Sexual activities of humans. Anal Sex,Oral Sex,Sexual Activity,Sexual Orientation,Premarital Sex Behavior,Sex Behavior,Sex Orientation,Sexual Activities,Activities, Sexual,Activity, Sexual,Behavior, Premarital Sex,Behavior, Sex,Behavior, Sexual,Orientation, Sexual,Sex, Anal,Sex, Oral
D012735 Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological Physiological disturbances in normal sexual performance in either the male or the female. Sex Disorders,Sexual Disorders, Physiological,Sexual Dysfunctions, Physiological,Physiological Sexual Disorder,Physiological Sexual Disorders,Physiological Sexual Dysfunction,Physiological Sexual Dysfunctions,Sexual Disorder, Physiological

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