Effects of genital self-image and perceived romantic relationship quality on sexual satisfaction of infertile women
Abstract
The researchers aimed to investigate the effect of genital self-image and perceived romantic relationship quality on sexual satisfaction of infertile women. The study was designed as a descriptive and correlational study and conducted face to face between July 2024 and October 2024 with 363 infertile women. The perception of genital self-image and the time elapsed between the diagnosis of infertility, and the start of treatment affected sexual satisfaction levels of the participants. The lowest score in sexual satisfaction was received from the communication dimension. It appears that female sexual satisfaction is affected by the perception of genital self-image and the infertility diagnosis-treatment process.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Sexual function and dysfunction studies
Reproductive Health and Technologies
Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Health Care For Women International
- Volume
- 47
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 262–279
- Publication date
- 20 January 2026
- Language
- EN