Use of the Italian translation of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) in routine gynecological practice

From: Gynecological Endocrinology | Date: April 1, 2008| Author: Albani, Francesca; Chiovato, Luca; Gardella, Barbara; Polatti, Franco; Salonia, Andrea; Spinillo, Arsenio; Vaccaro, Patrizia; Nappi, Rossella E | Copyright information

Abstract

Aims. To investigate domains of sexual function in healthy women attending a gynecological office for routine annual check-up using the Italian translation of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) according to age, reproductive status and hormonal treatments; and to confirm the usefulness of the FSFI in detecting relevant clinical entities.

Methods. Of 720 women (age range 18-65 years), 564 (78%) filled in a short anamnestic questionnaire and the FSFI assessing desire...

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