Sexual dysfunction in women of reproductive age

Abstract

Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD). is a disorder a woman ́s that occurs when there is a change in sexual behavior. Sexual thoughts and fantasies diminish or even disappear and, postpone or avoid sexual intercourse. In addition, there is an inability to enjoy sex it. Occurs to 22% to 43% of the general population. Objective: To know the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women of reproductive ages in the community of the Santa Ana River during the first half of 2015. Patients and Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study. The population of 247 women of childbearing age (19 to 35 years), sample of 71 women participating with prior informed consent. Exclusion criteria women under in ages 18 and over 35. The information was obtained through a Instrument type questionnaire with licker scale, processing the data in the EPI-INFO program. 36 (50.7%) and 35 (49.3%). Results: They were satisfied with their sex life, 36 (51%) and 35 (49%) reported not being present, 21 (30%) had full satisfaction with their sex life and 50 (70%) were not satisfied. 35 (54%) of the couples do not show affection to the woman during sex and don’t collaborate to have an orgasm Conclusions The prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women of reproductive age is significant, almost half are suffering from a disorder in the phases of desire, excitement, pain or lubrication, which prevents them from having an adequate human sexual response.

Keywords

Sexual behavior, fertile period, sexual and reproductive health