@article{ref1,
title="Sexual dysfunction in females with depression: a cross-sectional study",
journal="Trends in psychiatry and psychotherapy",
year="2017",
author="Sreelakshmy, Krishnankutty and Velayudhan, Rajmohan and Kuriakose, Deepak and Nair, Rema",
volume="39",
number="2",
pages="106-109",
abstract="Introduction Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in depression albeit common is strikingly understudied. The condition, if addressed properly, can be readily cured, improving the quality of life of the patient. <br><br>METHODS A consecutive sample of drug-naïve married female patients with depression was assessed. Depression was diagnosed using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders (SCID-I). Depression severity was assessed using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D), and sexual dysfunction, the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). <br><br>RESULTS Sexual dysfunction was found in 90% of the patients in our study. Patients with medical comorbidities showed a significant decrease in the desire subset of the FSFI (Mann-Whitney U=11.0, p=0.009), however there was no significant association with other subsets. Patients who expressed passive death wishes had higher scores on all indicators of sexual function and a significantly higher score in the orgasm subset of the FSFI (Mann-Whitney U=11.0, p=0.009). <br><br>CONCLUSION The study showed a high prevalence of FSD in depressed females regardless of type and severity of depression. Depression with medical comorbidities was associated with a significant decrease in desire. Patients who expressed passive death wishes showed improved sexual function and significantly better orgasm.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2237-6089",
doi="10.1590/2237-6089-2016-0072",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/2237-6089-2016-0072"
}