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Female Sexual Function in Twin Pregnancy

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  • Anna Fuchs

    (Chair and Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Oncological Gynecology, Medical University of Silesia, 40-055 Katowice, Poland)

  • Agnieszka Dulska

    (Chair and Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Oncological Gynecology, Medical University of Silesia, 40-055 Katowice, Poland)

  • Jakub Bodziony

    (Chair and Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Oncological Gynecology, Medical University of Silesia, 40-055 Katowice, Poland)

  • Mateusz Szul

    (Chair and Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Oncological Gynecology, Medical University of Silesia, 40-055 Katowice, Poland)

  • Agnieszka Drosdzol-Cop

    (Chair and Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Oncological Gynecology, Medical University of Silesia, 40-055 Katowice, Poland)

Abstract

Introduction: The incidence of twin pregnancy is estimated at 1 per 80 single pregnancies. As the topic of sexual function among women with multiple pregnancy is insufficiently developed, we believe it is appropriate to raise this subject. Methods: A prospective study was conducted on 100 women during subsequent trimesters of pregnancy. Results: From a group of 100 women, 54 women were primiparous, while 46 women had a history of previous delivery. The mean overall FSFI (female sexual function index) was found to be 24.3 ± 6.1. Mean FSFI was the highest in the first trimester at 25.6. The result decreased successively to 24.8 ± 7 and 22.6 ± 8.4 in the second and third trimesters, respectively. The patient’s place of residence had a crucial impact on their FSFI score. The results were considerably higher for residents of small and medium towns or cities—24.4 ± 3.8 and 25.9 ± 4.9, respectively—while for those living in rural areas, the FSFI reached only 21.7 ± 5.4. Conclusions: The present study shows that the FSFI decreased throughout twin pregnancy. The lowest observed FSFI occurred in the third trimester, while the highest FSFI occurred during the first trimester.

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  • Anna Fuchs & Agnieszka Dulska & Jakub Bodziony & Mateusz Szul & Agnieszka Drosdzol-Cop, 2022. "Female Sexual Function in Twin Pregnancy," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(6), pages 1-12, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:6:p:3546-:d:772674
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    1. Anna Fuchs & Iwona Czech & Jerzy Sikora & Piotr Fuchs & Miłosz Lorek & Violetta Skrzypulec-Plinta & Agnieszka Drosdzol-Cop, 2019. "Sexual Functioning in Pregnant Women," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(21), pages 1-9, October.
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