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Prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women: Results of a survey study of 329 women in an outpatient gynecological clinic 

Authors: Raymond C. Rosen a;  Jennifer F. Taylor b;  Sandra R. Leiblum a; Gloria A. Bachmann c
Affiliations:   a Department of Psychiatry, Center for Sexual and Marital Health, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ
b Department of Psychology, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ
c Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ
DOI: 10.1080/00926239308404902
Publication Frequency: 5 issues per year
Published in: journal Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, Volume 19, Issue 3 Autumn 1993 , pages 171 - 188
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Abstract

Few studies have investigated the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in nonclinical samples. In the present study, a standardized sexual function questionnaire was administered to 329 healthy women, aged 18-73 years, all of whom were enrolled in a Women's Wellness Center. About two-thirds of the sample were married or living with a partner, and most women were employed outside of the home. A broad range of sexual behavior frequencies were observed, with 48.5% reporting at least weekly intercourse, compared to 28.4% who were not sexually active at the time of study. Among the most common sexual problems reported were anxiety or inhibition during sexual activity (38.1%c), lack of sexual pleasure (16.3%), and difficulty in achieving orgasm (15.4%c). Other common problems were lack of lubrication (13.6%)) and painful intercourse (11.3%), each of which was significantly more prevalent in the postmenopausal group. Despite these difficulties, 68.6%) of the sample rated their overall sexual relationship as satisfactory. Age and relationship status were significant predictors of sexual satisfaction, with older women and singles reporting a higher incidence of sexual problems. Educational level, religious affiliation, and employment status were not predictive of sexual dysfunction in the present study.
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