Latent profile analysis and influencing factors of female sexual function in IVF-ET in china.

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the current status of female sexual function in IVF-ET, analyze the potential differences in sexual function characteristics among different categories of IVF-ET women, and analyze their associated factors, in order to provide reference for the development of hypothesis-driven sexual dysfunction screening strategies.

METHOD: From January to April 2024, a sexual function survey was conducted on 305 female patients who underwent IVF-ET assisted pregnancy at a tertiary hospital in Yunnan Province, China. A self-made general information questionnaire, female sexual function index, and the 10-item Kessler Psychological Distress Scale were used, and latent profile analysis was conducted on the patient's sexual function.

RESULT: The sexual function of 305 female IVF-ET patients can be divided into three categories: low sexual function group (21.0%), moderate sexual function group (40.9%), and good sexual function group (38.1%). IVF-ET women with younger age, higher education level, and psychological distress are more likely to be included in the moderate sexual function group; The probability of IVF-ET women residing in cities belonging to the group with good sexual function is high; The shorter the duration of infertility and the fewer pregnancies, the less likely it is to be included in the low sexual function group.

CONCLUSION

There is heterogeneity in the sexual function of IVF-ET women, and these findings may help medical staff identify at-risk populations based on the associated factors of sexual function in different categories of patients, though prospective validation is needed.