Assessment of Female Sexual Function in Patients with Psoriasis

Psoriasis has a major impact on sexual health due to the disfiguring skin lesions affecting self‐image and self‐esteem. However, this topic has not been fully explored. The study aims to assess sexual function in female patients with psoriasis. This cross‐sectional study included 52 sexually active...

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Published in:Journal of sexual medicine 2013-06, Vol.10 (6), p.1545-1548
Main Authors: Abul Maaty, Al Shaymaa H., Gomaa, Amal H.A., Mohammed, Ghada F.A., Youssef, Ismail M., Eyada, Moustafa M.K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Body Image
Case-Control Studies
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Female Sexual Dysfunction
Genital Diseases, Female - complications
Genital Diseases, Female - diagnosis
Genital Diseases, Female - psychology
Humans
Middle Aged
PASI Score
Personal Satisfaction
Predictive Value of Tests
Psoriasis
Psoriasis - complications
Psoriasis - psychology
Self Concept
Self‐Image
Severity of Illness Index
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - diagnosis
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - etiology
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young Adult
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Summary:Psoriasis has a major impact on sexual health due to the disfiguring skin lesions affecting self‐image and self‐esteem. However, this topic has not been fully explored. The study aims to assess sexual function in female patients with psoriasis. This cross‐sectional study included 52 sexually active female patients with psoriasis regardless of their age (group I) and 30 normal volunteers (who were age matched with the patients) who served as a control group (group II). Full history taking, general and systemic examination, including sexual history, together with clinical examination to evaluate the extent of skin disease using Psoriasis Assessment Severity Index (PASI) score and evaluation of sexual function using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) Questionnaire, were done for all the subjects enrolled in the study. Correlation between PASI and FSFI domain scores was determined in matched groups using Pearson correlation. This study revealed a negative correlation between the PASI score and the overall sexual satisfaction in the studied group. Also, psoriatic female patients with genital psoriasis have more significantly impaired sexual function compared with either those without genital lesions or those with lesions elsewhere in the body. It is imperative to do full sexual and psychological assessment of psoriatic patients to improve outcomes and increase patients' compliance with treatment.
ISSN:1743-6095
1743-6109
DOI:10.1111/jsm.12119