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June 6, 2026The Journal of Sexual Medicine

(854) Sexual Function of Female Partners of Married Men with Azoospermia

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OKO KaabiaRSR Sedki

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Overview

Cross-sectional analysis reveals psychological distress and sexual dysfunction in women partnered with azoospermic men, suggesting therapeutic needs.

Key Points

  • This study aims to assess the sexual function and psychological impact on female partners of men with azoospermia.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional analytical study over six months from September 2023 to February 2024.
  • Included couples where azoospermia was the sole infertility cause, assessed using validated questionnaires.
  • Analyzed data using the Female Sexual Function Index, Fertility Problem Inventory, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale.
  • Median FSFI score indicated female sexual dysfunction in 50% of participants, focusing on low sexual desire and lubrication issues.
  • 50% of women reported clinically significant anxiety symptoms; 21.4% experienced depressive symptoms and 21.4% reported infertility-related stress.
  • 35.7% of women reported low self-esteem.

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Kaabia et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a23bb4471a5da9775e76dachttps://doi.org/10.1093/jsxmed/qdag118.741
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