Table 1.
Comparison of mean CSFQ total and subdomain sexual function scores and percent below the threshold for sexual dysfunction between women with PCOS and controls
Category | Threshold | PCOS | Controls | P value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pleasure/satisfaction | ≤4 | 3.23 ± 0.81 | 3.35 ± 1.01 | NS |
78/92 (84.78) | 61/82 (74.39) | NS | ||
Desire/frequency | ≤6 | 6.36 ± 0.71 | 6.70 ± 1.23 | NS |
52/92 (56.52) | 40/82 (48.78) | NS | ||
Desire/interest | ≤9 | 8.28 ± 1.64 | 8.43 ± 1.44 | NS |
63/92 (68.48) | 51/82 (62.20) | NS | ||
Arousal/excitement | ≤12 | 10.05 ± 2.01 | 10.21 ± 2.41 | NS |
76/92 (82.61) | 67/82 (81.71) | NS | ||
Orgasm/completion | ≤11 | 10.03 ± 3.89 | 11.67 ± 4.01 | <0.001 |
59/92 (64.13) | 36/82 (43.90) | <0.01 | ||
Total score | ≤41 | 46.59 ± 6.73 | 48.46 ± 7.09 | NS |
25/92 (27.17) | 20/82 (24.39) | NS |
Numbers in ( ) are percentages
CSFQ = Changes in sexual functioning questionnaire; PCOS = Polycystic ovary syndrome; NS = not significant