Pelvic Floor and Sexual Dysfunction in Women With Sjogren's Syndrome

Investigation of the Relationship Between the Pelvic Floor and Sexual Dysfunction in Women With Sjogren's Syndrome

Sjogren's syndrome (SS) is a chronic, systemic, autoimmune disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of all exocrine glands, especially tear and salivary glands, and is more common in women.

Sexual functions are affected by symptoms such as pain, fatigue, stiffness, and hormonal imbalance in rheumatological disorders. Vaginal dryness and dyspepsia negatively affect participation in sexual activity. The aim of the study is to examine the pelvic floor problems of women with SS with a self-report, to compare them with healthy individuals, and finally to examine the relationship between pelvic floor problems and sexual dysfunction.

Inclusion Criteria:

• being between the ages of 18-65
• being a woman,
• having sex partner,
• no smoking, no alcohol

Exclusion Criteria:

• physical, psychological, cognitive impairment,
• having a non-Sjögren additional disease,
• malignancy,
• pregnancy,
• no urogenital disease,
• sarcoidosis,
• AIDS,
• anticholinergic drug use,
• had a gynecological or urological operation other than cesarean