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Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the sexual behavior of women with polycystic ovary syndrome and the relationship between sexual behavior and the clinical parameters related to this syndrome (obesity, hirsutism and menstrual irregularities). Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out involving 48 women with polycystic ovary syndrome. The evaluation was based on the complaints reported by the women with particular emphasis on sexual satisfaction, the presence of a sexual partner, phases of the sexual response cycle (desire, arousal, orgasm and resolution phases), sexual frequency, practice of masturbation, evaluation of less usual sexual habits, degree of intimacy and the quality of communication in the women's involvement with their sexual partner. The variables of sexual behavior (sexual satisfaction, masturbation, sexual fantasies, frequency of desire, arousal and orgasm) were compared with three clinical parameters: menstrual cycle, hirsutism and body mass index (BMI). Results: The sexual initiation, ways of expressing sexuality, communication and intimacy with partner and sexual satisfaction were not influenced by the clinical aspects of the syndrome. With respect to association of polycystic ovary syndrome clinical parameters with sexual behavior, a statistically significant correlation was found with the menstrual cycle. Conclusion: The absence of menstruation affected sexual interest in activities not involving the partner, thus increasing the frequency of masturbation. RESUMO Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o comportamento sexual em mulheres com síndrome dos ovários policísticos e a relação de comportamento sexual e parâmetros clínicos relacionados a essa síndrome (obesidade, hirsutismo e irregularidade menstrual). Métodos: Um estudo transversal foi realizado com 48 mulheres com síndrome dos ovários policísticos. A avaliação foi baseada nas queixas referidas pelas pacientes com ênfase na satisfação sexual, existência ou não de parceiro, fases do ciclo da resposta sexual (desejo, excitação orgasmo e resolução), frequência sexual, prática de masturbação, avaliação de práticas sexuais menos habituais, grau de intimidade e qualidade de comunicação no envolvimento com o parceiro. As variáveis do comportamento sexual (satisfação sexual, masturbação, fantasia sexual, frequências de desejo, de excitação e de orgasmo) foram comparadas com três parâmetros clínicos: ciclo menstrual, hirsutismo e índice de massa corporal (IMC). Resultados: A iniciação sexual, as formas de expressão da sexualidade, a intimidade comunicativa com o parceiro e a satisfação sexual não foram influenciadas pela síndrome. Em relação à associação dos parâmetros clínicos da síndrome dos ovários policísticos com o comportamento sexual, correlação estatisticamente significativa foi encontrada com o ciclo menstrual. Conclusão: A ausência de menstruação exerceu impacto sobre o interesse sexual não vinculado às atividades com o parceiro, aumentando a frequência de masturbação.

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the sexual behavior of women with polycystic ovary syndrome and the relationship between sexual behavior and the clinical parameters related to this syndrome (obesity, hirsutism and menstrual irregularities). Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out involving 48 women with polycystic ovary syndrome. The evaluation was based on the complaints reported by the women with particular emphasis on sexual satisfaction, the presence of a sexual partner, phases of the sexual response cycle (desire, arousal, orgasm and resolution phases), sexual frequency, practice of masturbation, evaluation of less usual sexual habits, degree of intimacy and the quality of communication in the women's involvement with their sexual partner. The variables of sexual behavior (sexual satisfaction, masturbation, sexual fantasies, frequency of desire, arousal and orgasm) were compared with three clinical parameters: menstrual cycle, hirsutism and body mass index (BMI). Results: The sexual initiation, ways of expressing sexuality, communication and intimacy with partner and sexual satisfaction were not influenced by the clinical aspects of the syndrome. With respect to association of polycystic ovary syndrome clinical parameters with sexual behavior, a statistically significant correlation was found with the menstrual cycle. Conclusion: The absence of menstruation affected sexual interest in activities not involving the partner, thus increasing the frequency of masturbation.