Factors Associated with Sexual Dysfunctions during Pregnancy

Abstract

Objective To explore sexual dysfunctions as problem during pregnancy as compared to prepregnancy i.e. sexual desire, sexual response and coital orgasm as well as dyspareunia and factors associated with sexual dysfunctions during pregnancy.

Main outcome measures the percentage of sexual desire, sexual response, coital orgasm, dyspareunia and concern as problem.

Results There was markedly decreased in sexual desire, sexual response and orgasm during 3rd trimester as compared with first and second trimester, respectively. Factors associated with these findings were morning sickness in first trimester, fatigue in second trimester and fear of danger to the fetus in third trimester. Percentage of dyspareunia were 10.5%, 15.3%, 19.4% in first, second and third trimester, respectively. Factors associated with dyspareunia were vaginal tension in first trimester (30.7%), decrease sexual desire in second trimester (47.7%) and third trimester (50.0%).

Conclusion Many pregnant women had sexual dysfunctions more than prepregnancy level and lack of knowledge to manage their sexual dysfunctions.