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Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Type 2 Diabetes

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  • Hasni Yosra

    (Endocrinology Department, Farhat Hached Hospital, University of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia)

  • Cheour Mouna

    (Family Medicine Department, Bengerden Hospital, Tunisia)

  • Thabet Maissa

    (Department of Internal Medicine, Farhat Hached Hospital, University of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia)

  • ElFkih Hamza

    (Endocrinology Department, Farhat Hached Hospital, University of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia)

  • Chelly Cyrine

    (Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Farhat Hached Hospital, University of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia)

  • Saafi Wiem

    (Endocrinology Department, Farhat Hached Hospital, University of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia)

  • Mtiraoui Ahlem

    (Psychiatric Department, Farhat Hached Hospital, University of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia)

Abstract

Background: Sexual dysfunction (SD) is one of the most common concerns in women with type 2 diabetes. We aimed to assess the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in diabetic women and to evaluate its associated factors. Methods: We carried out a cross-sectional study among diabetic women who consented to participate in this study. Sociodemographic and clinical variables were collected, and sexual dysfunction was assessed the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Results: One hundred forty women with type 2 diabetes, aged 20–65 years, were included in this study. The mean total score of the FSFI was 13.25, and one hundred twenty-two women (87.1%) reported experiencing SD. The results revealed that women’s age and hormonal status were significantly associated with the presence of SD. Additionally, the duration of diabetes, fasting blood sugar level, and presence of retinopathy were the factors most strongly associated with SD in diabetic women. According to the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), there was a significant correlation between depression and female SD. Conclusion: This study revealed a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women with type 2 diabetes. The most associated factors were age, longer duration of diabetes, and retinopathy. SD was common among women reporting depression. The evaluation of sexual function in diabetic women is crucial for the early diagnosis of SD.

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  • Hasni Yosra & Cheour Mouna & Thabet Maissa & ElFkih Hamza & Chelly Cyrine & Saafi Wiem & Mtiraoui Ahlem, 2025. "Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Type 2 Diabetes," Journal of Innovations in Medical Research, Paradigm Academic Press, vol. 4(1), pages 12-16, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:bdz:joimer:v:4:y:2025:i:1:p:12-16
    DOI: 10.56397/JIMR/2025.02.02
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