Endocrinology & Metabolic Syndrome
Open Access

Physical therapy and female sexuality in PCOS treatment

2^nd World Congress on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

October 05-07, 2016 Orlando, Florida, USA

Laira Ramos

Per�­neo: Lisbon, Portugal
Per�­neo: Lisbon, Brazil
Santa Joana Endometriosis Center, Brazil
Federal University of S�£o Paulo, Brazil

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Endocrinol Metab Syndr

Abstract :

Female sexuality is controlled by psychosocial, biological and physical factors. Women with Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) may feel like losing their feminine identity. This change could have a negative impact in quality of life, decreasing self-worth and sexual satisfaction. Obesity, hirsutism, acne, irregularity menses and subfertility are common factors for poor body image and affecting their sexuality, they may found themselves significantly less sexually attractive. In several studies, we find women with PCOS have worse sexual function and self-assessment of health condition in comparison to controls. Pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation cannot change their complains about PCOS and will not have any effect in this syndrome; however, this treatment can help these women understand how their intimacy works. They will have a better knowledge of their body and will learn how to control their pelvic floor muscles, so they will be able to have more pleasure and to give more pleasure to their partner. It will increase their self-worth and self-assurance that certainly will improve their sexual satisfaction. Pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation also increases vaginal lubrication, treat pelvic pain and dyspareunia.

Biography :

Email: lairaramos@perineo.info