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:: Volume 33, Issue 4 (9-2025) ::
Journal of Ilam University of Medical Sciences 2025, 33(4): 116-129 Back to browse issues page
The effect of Mindfulness counseling on sexual satisfaction and function in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Monireh Zarei shams-abadi11 , Mitra Tadayon *2 , Maryam Gholamzadeh-jofreh3 , MohamadHosein Haghighizadeh4 , Razieh Mohammad Jafari5
1- Dept Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
2- Dept Midwifery, Menopause Andropause Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran , tadayon-m@agums.ac.ir
3- Dept Clinical Psychology, Dept of Counseling, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran
4- Dept Biostatistics, School of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
5- Dept Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
Abstract:   (19 Views)
Introduction:  Polycystic ovary syndrome can affect the sexual function of patients and reduce sexual satisfaction in them. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of mindfulness-based counseling on sexual satisfaction and sexual function in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Materials & Methods: This study is a randomized clinical trial that was performed on women with polycystic ovary syndrome aged 18 to 45 years, referred to six gynecologist offices in Isfahan. Women were randomly divided into intervention (n=27) and control (n=27) groups. The intervention group received 8 sessions of mindfulness-based counseling. Data collection tools included the FSFI and the Larson Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using independent t-tests, chi-square tests, and repeated measures tests in SPSS V.23. A significance level of P < 0.05 was considered.
Results: Before the intervention, the mean score of sexual function was 22.80 ± 1.34 in the intervention group and 23.17 ± 1.63 in the control group (P = 0.373). Eight and 12 weeks after the intervention, this score was 27.37 ± 1.61 and 26.73 ± 1.59 in the intervention group and 22.31 ± 1.95 and 22.93 ± 2.24 in the control group, respectively. The mean score of sexual function in the intervention group in all dimensions except pain during intercourse was significantly improved (P < 0.0001). So, the mean score of sexual satisfaction in the intervention group was significantly higher than the control group (P < 0.0001).
Conclusion: Considering the effectiveness of mindfulness-based counseling in improving performance and promoting sexual satisfaction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, the use of this method can be considered in medical centers.
Keywords: Polycystic ovary syndrome, Sexual function, Sexual satisfaction, Mindfulness
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Type of Study: Research | Subject: clinical psychology
Received: 2024/11/27 | Accepted: 2025/04/8 | Published: 2025/09/27
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