Counseling Women About Sexual Health Effects of Contraceptives. 2024

Suneela Vegunta, and Lisa E Houston, and Nicola A Nicholson, and Paru S David
Division of Women's Health Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.

Choosing a contraceptive method is a pivotal decision for patients, whereas health care professionals (HCPs) face challenges in providing suitable recommendations. Adverse sexual effects often lead to dissatisfaction and discontinuation of contraceptives, underscoring the importance of thorough counseling and shared decision making between HCPs and patients. This article aims to investigate the relationship between contraceptive methods and female sexual function through a comprehensive review of available literature, emphasizing the importance of considering sexual health in contraceptive prescription and management. A systematic analysis of existing literature, incorporating studies utilizing validated sexual health questionnaires, was conducted to elucidate the intricate interplay between contraceptives and female sexual function. The review encompasses various contraceptive methods, including combined hormonal contraceptives, progestin-only pills, depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, subdermal contraceptive implants, hormonal intrauterine devices, permanent sterilization, and barrier methods. Insights gleaned from the analysis shed light on the impact of these methods on female sexual health. Comprehensive understanding of the effects of contraceptives on female sexual function is crucial for both HCPs and patients. By integrating sexual health considerations into contraceptive surveillance, compliance can be improved, contraceptive efficacy optimized, and the risk of unwanted pregnancies minimized. This review underscores the significance of tailored counseling and shared decision making in contraceptive management, particularly for cisgender women.

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