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On categorization and quantification of women's sexual dysfunctions: An epidemiological approach

Öberg, K, Fugl-Meyer, A R, Fugl-Meyer, K S·2004·International Journal of Impotence Research
DOI 10.1038/sj.ijir.3901151
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The objectives of this study are to compare the two definitions of female sexual dysfunction, namely dysfunction per se (A category) and personal distress caused by dysfunction (B category), and to gauge their associations with some sociodemographic aspects and level of sexual well-being. The subjects were a nationally representative sample of sexually active Swedish women (n: 1056) aged 18-65 y, who participated in a combined structured interview/questionnaire investigation. The functions analysed were: self-reported sexual desire, interest, lubrication, orgasm, genital pain and vaginism, which were subclassified for the A and B categories into no, mild (sporadically occurring) and manifest dysfunction. Sexual well-being was reported along a six-grade scale ranging from very satisfied to very dissatisfied. The sociodemographic items registered were: education, occupation, financial situation, social group, immigrant status, location of domicile and church-going. Aggregated mild and manifest dysfunction per se of sexual interest, orgasm and vaginal lubrication were reported by about 60-90%. More than one-third had dyspareunia, but few reported vaginism. Mild dysfunctions were clearly more common than manifest dysfunctions. Not fully 45% of those with manifest low interest and orgasm perceived these dysfunctions as manifestly distressing, while in 60-70% lubricational insufficiency of dyspareunia led to manifest distress. Age and the included sociodemographic variables had marginal or no influence on sexual functions. A four-factor sexual function pattern was identified, closely linking A and B categories in a pairwise manner. Three factors, labelled sexual desire, orgasm and genital function were powerful classifiers (discriminant analysis) of level of sexual well-being. Hence, it is a matter of taste whether to use the A or the B category. Together, they can explain the gross level of satisfaction with sexual life to an adequate extent.

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Authors
Öberg, K., Fugl-Meyer, A. R., & Fugl-Meyer, K. S.
Affiliations
Uppsala University Hospital (SE)
Corresponding author
Fugl-Meyer, K S
ORCID
Fugl-Meyer, K S
Venue
International Journal of Impotence Research
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2004-06-01
Volume
16
Issue
3
Pages
261-269
ISSN
  • 0955-9930 (ISSN-L)
  • 1476-5489
DOI
10.1038/sj.ijir.3901151
OpenAlex
W2025672408
Cited by
157
References
23
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.39
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
Locations
  • International Journal of Impotence Research (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Sexual function and dysfunction studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Sex work and related issues
Keywords
female sexual dysfunction, sexual well-being, sexual desire, sexual interest, orgasm, vaginal lubrication, dyspareunia, vaginismus, personal distress, sociodemographic factors, women's sexual health
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Dyspareunia, Educational Status, Emigration and Immigration, Female, Genitalia, Female, Humans, Libido, Lubrication, Middle Aged, Occupations, Orgasm, Pain, Surveys and Questionnaires, Religion, Sexual Behavior, Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological, Socioeconomic Factors, Sweden

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