Comparison of Sexual Function and Intimacy in Women with and without Recurrent Miscarriage

Abstract

Background: Recurrent miscarriage is a reproduction problem that affects 1-5 percent of couple. Sexual function of women suffering from recurrent miscarriage is not considered as it should be. The purpose of this study was to compare sexual function and intimacy in women with and without recurrent miscarriage. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 208 women referring to selected health centers in Tehran City, Iran, in 2018. Data collection tools included a demographic and midwifery questionnaires, Female Sexual Function Index, and Bagarozzi Sexual Intimacy Questionnaire (sexual dimension). Data analysis was performed using SPSS software. Findings: The mean of total female sexual function score was 27.25 ± 4.99 and 31.22 ± 2.57 in groups with and without recurrent miscarriage, respectively. 53 women (51%) with and 13 cases (12.5%) without recurrent miscarriage had sexual dysfunction (P < 0.001). Moreover, the mean score of female sexual intimacy was 43.88 ± 6.41 and 47.08 ± 3.07 in women with and without recurrent miscarriage, respectively (P < 0.001). Conclusion: The high prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women with recurrent miscarriage reveals the need for attention to sexual issues in these women.

Keywords

• سقط؛ زنان؛ اختلالات جنسی، روان‌شناسی؛ رضایت جنسی