September 11, 2026 · Journal of lower genital tract disease · DOI: 10.1097/LGT.0000000000000979

Impact of Treatment of Symptomatic Vaginal Infections on Female Sexual Function: A Prospective Study

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This study aimed to evaluate the impact of treating symptomatic vaginitis on female sexual function and to identify predictors of persistent sexual dysfunction. The results showed a significant improvement in sexual function after treatment, with a reduction in the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction from 80.4% to 27.2%. Factors such as daily pad use and smoking were found to be independently associated with ongoing sexual dysfunction, highlighting the importance of addressing sexual health in women with vaginitis.

Nimet Alyörük Geçici, Murat Gözüküçük, Yusuf Üstün

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