Abstract：
This prospective controlled study investigates the effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on female sexual function, comparing recovered COVID-19-positive women with those uninfected by the virus. It aims to elucidate the broader impacts on sexual health and psychological well-being. This prospective controlled study included nonpregnant women of reproductive age and their partners, divided into COVID-19- positive (recovered) and negative groups. Data collection took place on average 6 months after COVID-19 recovery. Information was collected on the number of people exposed to COVID-19 and the severity of infection (mild, moderate or severe). Participants completed validated questionnaires assessing sexual function (female sexual function index [FSFI]), anxiety (state-trait anxiety inventory [STAI]) and depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory). We compared sexual function, psychological well-being and demographic characteristics between the groups using statistical analyses to identify significant differences. The study reveals significant resilience in sexual function, psychological well-being, and demographic characteristics among the participants, regardless of COVID-19 status. No marked differences were found in sexual desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, or pain during sexual activity between the groups. Psychological assessments indicated uniform anxiety levels across both cohorts, underscoring a theme of psychological resilience. The analysis of partners\' sexual function highlighted minimal indirect impacts of the pandemic on intimate relationships. Despite the extensive global health implications, this study demonstrates resilience in female sexual function and psychological health among those affected by the virus. These findings emphasize the need for ongoing research and targeted interventions to support individuals navigate the pandemic-evolving challenges, highlighting resilience and adaptability as key factors in maintaining well-being.
摘要：
这项前瞻性对照研究调查了2019年冠状病毒病(COVID-19)对女性性功能的影响，将恢复的COVID-19阳性妇女与未感染该病毒的妇女进行比较。它旨在阐明对性健康和心理健康的更广泛影响。这项前瞻性对照研究包括未怀孕的育龄女性及其伴侣，分为COVID-19阳性(恢复)和阴性组。数据收集平均发生在COVID-19恢复后6个月。收集了有关暴露于COVID-19的人数和感染严重程度的信息（轻度，中度或重度)。参与者完成了评估性功能的有效问卷（女性性功能指数[FSFI]），焦虑(状态-特质焦虑量表[STAI])和抑郁症状(贝克抑郁量表)。我们比较了性功能,使用统计分析来识别群体之间的心理健康和人口统计学特征。这项研究揭示了性功能的显着弹性，心理健康，以及参与者的人口特征，无论COVID-19状态如何。在性欲方面没有发现明显的差异，唤醒,润滑,性高潮,满意,或组间性活动期间的疼痛。心理评估表明，两个队列的焦虑水平一致，强调心理韧性的主题。对伴侣性功能的分析强调了大流行对亲密关系的间接影响最小。尽管广泛的全球健康影响，这项研究证明了受病毒影响的女性性功能和心理健康的韧性。这些发现强调需要持续的研究和有针对性的干预措施，以支持个人应对大流行不断演变的挑战，强调韧性和适应性是维持福祉的关键因素。
