Cervix human papilloma virus positivity: Does it cause sexual dysfunction?

Journal Title: Turkish Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Year 2019, Vol 16, Issue 4

Abstract

Objective: To investigate whether testing positive for human papilloma virus (HPV) in cervical screening has an impact on female sexual functioning. Materials and Methods: This study was designed as a single-center, prospective, descriptive-cross-sectional study and 300 women who received HPV testing in our hospital [HPV-positive (n=187) or HPV-negative (n=113)]. The Arizona Sexual Experiences (ASEX) scale and Female Sexual Functioning index (FSFI) were administered to study participants during face-to-face interviews. Results: No significant differences were found between women who were HPV-positive and HPV-negative in sexual functions as assessed using the ASEX and FSFI scales (p=0.343 and p=0.604, respectively). In addition, the analyses addressing whether sexual functioning was affected by a positive test result, at diagnosis or during the follow-up (before 2 weeks, 2 weeks-1 month, 1-3 months, 3-6 months, 6 months-1 year and over 1 year) revealed no significant differences between HPV-positive and HPV-negative women in sexual functioning (p>0.05). Sexual dysfunction was less common in married women than in the ASEX scale (p=0.03), and this difference was not detected when the FSFI scale was applied. The incidence of dysfunction was more frequent in working women than in retirees (p=0.006, p=0.01). Conclusion: Educational attainment, socioeconomic status, age, employment status, and marital status were found to have statistically significant effects on sexual functioning. Sexual functioning was affected by neither HPV test results (positive/negative) nor time from diagnosis.

Authors and Affiliations

Önder Sakin, Sakine Betül Uzun, Kazibe Koyuncu, Burak Giray, Emine Eda Akalın, Ali Doğukan Anğın

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  • EP ID EP684631
  • DOI 10.4274/tjod.galenos.2019.18853
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Önder Sakin, Sakine Betül Uzun, Kazibe Koyuncu, Burak Giray, Emine Eda Akalın, Ali Doğukan Anğın (2019). Cervix human papilloma virus positivity: Does it cause sexual dysfunction?. Turkish Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 16(4), -. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-684631