A study of sexual function evaluated by the Pregnancy Sexual Response Inventory (PSRI) among women with gestational diabetes mellitus diagnosis

Rudge M V C1, Nunes S K1, Rudge C V C1, Quiroz S C B V1, Prudencio C B1, Pinheiro F A1, Heliodoro M L A1, Pascon T1, Sartorão Filho C I1, Calderon I M P1, Medolago A2, Barbosa A M P2

Research Type

Clinical

Abstract Category

Quality of Life / Patient and Caregiver Experiences

Abstract 558
Open Discussion ePosters
Scientific Open Discussion Session 28
Friday 31st August 2018
13:10 - 13:15 (ePoster Station 7)
Exhibition Hall
Female Pain, other Pain, Pelvic/Perineal Sexual Dysfunction Quality of Life (QoL)
1. São Paulo State University (Unesp), Medical School, Botucatu, Brazil, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Botucatu Medical School, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Brazil., 2. São Paulo State University (Unesp), School of Philosophy and Sciences, Marilia Brazil, Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Brazil.
Presenter
M

Marilza Vieira Cunha Rudge
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Abstract

Hypothesis / aims of study 
In the light of relationship between gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and sexual dysfunction, our hypothesis is that the sexual function in women with GDM will be compromised compared to the pre-pregnancy period. The aim of this study was to compare PSRI composite and specific scores between women who recently were diagnosed and under treatment for GDM and women who were not.
Study design, materials and methods 
This case-control study was conducted in a tertiary hospital, and was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Institution (CAAE: 73305517.5.0000.5411). The diagnosis of GDM was established between 24th and 28th gestational weeks, by the 75 g-OGTT test according to ADA’s criteria (1). Sexual health is defined as “a state of physical, emotional and social well-being in relation to sexuality” and “not merely the absence of disease dysfunction or infirmity” (2, 3). Two hundred seventy six women were classified into two study groups: control group (non-GDM) and case group (GDM), and they were evaluated at third trimester of pregnancy.
Results 
Compared with non-GDM women, women who did develop GDM had lower specific and composite PSRI scores (41.2 ± 17.3 versus 54.5 ± 15.0, P<.0001) and higher prevalence of pregnant sexual dysfunction (PSD) in the third trimester (66.7% versus 33.9%). (Table 1)
Interpretation of results 
Taken together, the interactions among pregnancy and GDM diagnosis affect the women’s sexual function.
Concluding message 
This is an innovative study in the investigation the sexual function of women with gestational diabetes.         In conclusion, sexual function evaluated by the specific and composite Pregnancy Sexual Response Inventory (PSRI) scores might be useful to identify sexual dysfunction in GDM women.
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Disclosures
Funding #2016/01743-5 , São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)/Brazil. Clinical Trial No Subjects Human Ethics Committee Research Ethics Committee of Botucatu Medical School - UNESP (CAAE 40418215.8.0000.5411). Helsinki Yes Informed Consent Yes
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