Sexuality and Infertility - 20/05/24

Doi : 10.1016/j.ogc.2024.02.005

Erika L. Kelley, PhD ^a,^b,^c,^d,^⁎ , Sheryl A. Kingsberg, PhD ^a,^b,^c,^d,^e
^a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
^b Department of Reproductive Biology, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine
^c Department of Urology, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine
^d MacDonald Women’s Hospital, Mailstop 5034, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
^e Department of Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA

^∗Corresponding author.

Resumen

Infertility diagnoses and treatment can lead to psychological distress and relationship strain. Infertility is commonly associated with disruptions in sexual function and satisfaction among women, in part due to overlapping etiologic factors (eg, comorbid medical conditions). Women and couples with infertility should be screened for sexual problems and provided education on the relationship between infertility and sexuality. Sexual dysfunction in the context of infertility is often best addressed using an interdisciplinary approach. This article provides a summary on the relationship between sexuality and infertility and recommendations for the assessment and management of sexual dysfunction in women with infertility.

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Keywords : Infertility, Sexual function, Sexual desire, Perinatal, Reproductive loss, Sexuality