Sexual dysfunction in women with type 1 diabetes in Norway: A qualitative study of women's experiences.

Maren E H BuskovenEir K H KjørholtRagnhild B StrandbergEirik SøftelandAnne Haugstvedt

Published in: Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association (2022)

The women with T1D experienced different challenges related to their sexual health. The most common were reduced sexual desire, vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse. The study emphasizes the importance of addressing sexual health in diabetes follow-up to provide comprehensive health services to people with diabetes.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
type diabetes
mental health
cardiovascular disease
glycemic control
pregnancy outcomes
chronic pain
cervical cancer screening
men who have sex with men
oxidative stress
pain management
breast cancer risk
spinal cord injury