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KMID : 0356420070250030112
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Journal of Korean Andrology
2007 Volume.25 No. 3 p.112 ~ p.117
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Sexual Dysfunction in Female Patients on Hemodialysis
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Song Hyo-Jung
Huh Hee-Jae
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Abstract
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Purpose: We sought to identify the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and to evaluate the six domains of sexual
function in female hemodialysis patients.
Materials and Methods: We undertook a cross-sectional study based on self-administered questionnaires and reviews of laboratory data that were collected from February to June 2007. A total of 49 women (mean age 52.3 years) from eight dialysis units were enrolled. Sexual function was assessed by the Korean version of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI).
Results: Forty-one patients (83.7%) reported sexual dysfunction during the prior 6 months. The mean score for sexual function in the sexual dysfunction group was 15.1, much lower than 29.6 for the normal sexual function group (t=10.2, p=0.000). In the six domains of sexual function for the dysfunction group, orgasm (range 0∼6.0) was 2.4, desire (range 1.2∼6.0) 1.9, and arousal (range 0∼6.0) 1.9. The sexual dysfunction group was significantly older in age and lower in serum albumin level as compared with normal sexual function group.
Conclusions: Sexual dysfunction in female patients on hemodialysis was highly prevalent. Interventions to romote orgasm, desire, and arousal in female patients on hemodialysis should be developed.
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KEYWORD
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Female sexual dysfunction, Hemodialysis
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