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Sexual function changes attributed to hormonal contraception use: a qualitative study of women experiencing negative effects
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-0755-1887
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0071-4383
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2020 (English)In: European journal of contraception & reproductive health care, ISSN 1362-5187, E-ISSN 1473-0782, Vol. 25, no 3, p. 169-175Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Objective: To increase the understanding of women who experience negative effects on sexual function when using hormonal contraception.

Methods: We performed 24 in-depth interviews with women who had previously experienced negative sexual function effects while using hormonal contraceptives. The thematic analysis method was used.

Results: 'After experience comes insight', 'Lubrication and desire go hand in hand', 'Mental wellbeing comes before desire' and 'The contraceptive counsellor potentially facilitates insight and decision-making' were the main themes found in the study.

Conclusions: This selected group of women described lubrication difficulties and decreased sexual desire associated with both contraceptive use and the menstrual cycle. Contraceptive use became easier with age and with better understanding. The contraceptive counsellor could facilitate the process. Further choice between hormonal or non-hormonal contraceptive methods depended primarily on experienced adverse effects on mood, and secondarily on sexual function, weighed against the advantages or disadvantages experienced during the person's own menstrual cycle.

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Taylor & Francis, 2020. Vol. 25, no 3, p. 169-175
Keywords [en]
Contraceptive counselling, hormonal contraceptive, sexual desire, sexual function, Sweden
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Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine
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URN: urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-107762DOI: 10.1080/13625187.2020.1736545ISI: 000524047400001PubMedID: 32216483Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85082483584OAI: oai:DiVA.org:oru-107762DiVA, id: diva2:1789595
Available from: 2023-08-21 Created: 2023-08-21 Last updated: 2023-08-25Bibliographically approved

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