Fatemeh Davari Tanha - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yas Hospital Complex., Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Mojgan Asadi - Diabetes Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Zahra Shahraki - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
Zeinab Assaf - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yas Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Zahra Kaveh - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yas Hospital Complex., Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Mahsa Ghajarzadeh - Universal Council of Epidemiology (UCE), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Background and Objective: Sexual activity is a major determinant of health-related quality of life. The aim of this study was to investigate sexual activity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Methods: A case control survey was conducted at a tertiary care university hospital (Yas Hospital Complex.). A total of ۱۹۳ women were enrolled in this study. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire was used to assess the sexual dysfunction. In this study, ۱۰۰ cases with PCOS and ۹۳ healthy controls were studied. Results: The mean FSFI total score and all domains except orgasm were significantly lower in PCOS patients as compared to healthy controls. With an FSFI score of less than ۲۶.۵۵, sexual dysfunction was found in ۶۲% of PCOS cases versus ۱۸.۲% of the control group. Multiple regression analysis showed that FSH and free testosterone were independent predictors of FSFI score. The result showed that more than sixty percent of PCOS women suffer from sexual dysfunction. Conclusion: PCOS women need to be asked about and managed for sexual dysfunction more frequently than non-PCOS women.

sexual dysfunction, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Female Sexual Function Index