Implementing Nursing Guideline for Improving Sexual Functions among Infertile Women

Abstract

exual function is an important aspect of women’s health and quality of life. The presence of sexual dysfunctions can significantly affect quality of life as well as a couple’s relationship. Furthermore having a desirable sexual relationship may increase fertility. Infertility may be a risk factor for FSD. Therefore, healthy sexual relations positively affect marital satisfaction, resulting in the improvement of mental health and the formation of healthy families. In this respect, it seems necessary to practitioners and nurse as educator to widely promote sexual assertiveness teachings, these educations be integrated with common premarital educations and should consider all aspects of general care when caring for women with fertility problems. Marital satisfaction, social support, personal and social expectations are relevant factors to address infertile women’s vulnerability for psychological distress. Therefore, health planners should adopt strategies to increase self-esteem and reduce stress in reproductive age women.