Depression and obesity, but not mild obstructive sleep apnea, are associated factors for female sexual dysfunction.

Glaury CoelhoLia BittencourtMonica Levy AndersenThais Moura GuimarãesLuciana Oliveira E SilvaGabriela Pontes LuzSergio TufikHelena Hachul

Published in: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2021)

There was a high prevalence of FSD in the entire sample. The presence of mild OSA did not affect sexual function in this sample. Depressive symptoms and a high BMI were associated risk factors for FSD. Being sexually active may protect female sexual function.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
depressive symptoms
positive airway pressure
weight gain
sleep quality
insulin resistance
social support
body mass index
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
oxidative stress
mental health
sleep apnea
high fat diet induced
skeletal muscle