Faruk Yenlek
Objective: Using the female sexual function index (FSFI), compare the variables impacting sexual function in premenopausal women with type 2 diabetes.
Method: The results of 52 controls and 62 type 2 diabetic women were compared. According to the patients' age, diabetes duration, marriage, socioeconomic level, parity, regularity of menstruation, body mass index (BMI), and smoking habits, the FSFI scores were compared.
Result: In comparison to controls, diabetics had a lower mean FSFI score. Female sexual function was impacted by menstrual irregularity and diabetes duration, but not by age, BMI, socioeconomic position, length of marriage, or parity. those who menstruated frequently had higher FSFI scores (27.1 6.7) than those who menstruated sporadically (20.7 7.4). According to the length of their diabetes, three groups of type 2 diabetics were created. The sexual function was impaired in women who had diabetes for more than 10 years. Additionally, smoking has a negative impact on women's sexual health.
Conclusion: In premenopausal women with type 2 diabetes, menstrual irregularities, smoking, and longer duration of diabetes (greater than 10 years) lower FSFI scores.