polycystic ovary syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: diagnosis of PCOS and age-matched controls (healthy women) age: 18-40 years stable heterosexual relationship for at least 6 months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a psychiatric disorder, pregnancy or lactation, having undergone a radical hysterectomy or prolaps surgery, current or recent use of medication or medical disorders (other than PCOS) that may influence sexual response.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. General sexual function as measured with the FSFI, SDI, FSDS-R 2. Genital sexual responsiveness (VPA) and self-reported ratings of subjective sexual responsiveness and affect (7 point Likert scale) from the psychophysiological measurements. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The association between OCP use and general sexual function and genital sexual responsiveness. 2. The association between sexual parameters as measured with SESII-W, SPAQ and SES and genereal sexual function and genital sexual responsiveness. 3. Psychosocial parameters as measured with MBSRQ-AS, BISS, HADS, RSES and R-DAS 4. Steroid hormone levels (Testosterone, Sex Hormone Binding Globluline (SHBG) calculating Free Androgen Index: Testosterone x 100/SHBG), Oestradiol, Progesterone, Luteinizing-hormone (LH), FollicleStimulating-hormone (FSH), Androstedione, Dehydro-epiandrosterone (DHEA), Dehydro-epiandrosterone sulphate (DHEAS), Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Prolactine, and fasting glucose and insulin) 5. Androgen receptor sensitivity as measured with CAG repeats | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed