Evaluation of sexual functions of women using hormonal or nonhormonal contraceptives

Aim: The study aimed to determine sexual functions of women using hormonal or nonhormonal contraceptives. Material and method: The cross-sectional and analytic study carried out with 380 women who accepted the participating in the study registered at three Family Health Centers in Manisa. The data were collected during home visits by the researcher between the dates 1.10.2014 and 1.10.2015. "Characteristics of women questionnaire'', "Birth control methods question form'', "Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)'' and "Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)'' were used the study. Results: Half of women (51,1%) ranged in age from 31 to 40 years, 37,4% of graduated primary school. It was found that 46.9% of women were using hormonal contraceptive and 53,1% of them were using nonhormonal contraceptive. It was stated that oral contraceptive and condom were mostly used hormonal and nonhormonal contraceptives, respectively. Of women, 42,1% had sexual dysfunction risk and 6,6% had depressive symptoms. Women who had higher education, satisfied with their sexual life and women who stated that their husband satisfied with nonhormonal contraceptive usage had higher FSFI score. Higher BDI score was found in women who had stillbirth, in women who have incompatible marriages with their spouse and women not satisfied with their sexual life. It was found that sexual dysfunction ratio was 35,4% in women who used hormonal contraceptive and 48% who used non hormonal contraceptive. There was low and negative relationship between FSFI and BDE mean score (p<0.05). Conclusion: Evaluation of sexual functions of women using hormonal or nonhormonal contraceptives is so important for define risk group and in terms of planning appropriate initiatives.