Effect Of Hirsutism On Sexual Function And Quality Of Life In Egyptian Women

Abstract

Introduction: Hirsutism is a common disorder affecting around 10% of females all over the world, and though it’s
considered a cosmetic problem, it can have a significant distressing effect on the quality of life of these patients.
Aim of work: is to assess the quality of life and sexual dysfunction among Egyptian hirsute women.
Patients and methods: This study included 150 hirsute females aged 20-50 years old, and 150 age matched non-hirsute
women, each subject was clinically assessed to determine hirsutism score bymodified Ferryman–Gallwey (mFG) scale. the
patients then filled a self-assessment the validated Arabic form of DQOL and FSFI.
Results: hirsute females have significant affection of both Dermatologic Quality of Life Index (DQOL) and Female Sexual
Function Index (FSFI) when compared to controls (P=0.001), also the degree of affection was positively correlated to the
degree of hirsutism (P=0.001).
Conclusion:hirsutism can cause severe affection of the quality of life as well as the sexual function of the patients, this
affection is related to the degree of hirsutism in affected females.