RT journal article
T1 Influence of Pregnancy on Sexual Desire in Pregnant Women and Their Partners: Systematic Review
A1 Fernández Carrasco, Francisco Javier
A1 Batugg Chaves, Cirenia
A1 Rúger Navarrete, Azahara
A1 Riesco González, Francisco Javier
A1 Palomo Gómez,  Rocío
A1 Gómez Salgado, Juan
A1 Rodríguez Díaz, Luciano
A1 Vázquez Lara, María Dolores
A1 Fagundo Rivera, Javier
A1 Vázquez Lara, Juana María
A2 Enfermería y Fisioterapia
K1 pregnancy
K1 sexual desire
K1 pregnant women
K1 sexual partners
K1 sexual dysfunctions
K1 public health
AB Objectives: Pregnancy is a stage in which different physical and psychological changes take place that can affect the sexuality of the couple. The aim of the study is to identify how the physical and psychological changes derived from pregnancy affect the sexual desire of women and men. Methods: A systematic review of the literature was carried out in five databases, from which a total of 16,126 documents were obtained. After applying the PRISMA selection criteria, a total of 19 documents were selected. Results: Levels of sexual desire fluctuate during pregnancy, being the second trimester of gestation the period in which desire is at its highest and in which physical limitations and emotional changes decrease. Women have lower levels of sexual desire in the first trimester, while men have the lowest levels of desire in the third trimester. Conclusion: Pregnancy is a stage marked by physiological and psychological changes that modify several areas, including sexuality. Healthcare professionals should promote a healthy sexuality, avoiding the appearance of fears or sexual dysfunctions caused by the changes that occur during pregnancy.
PB FRONTIERS MEDIA SA
SN 2107-6952
YR 2023
FD 2023
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/32711
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/32711
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 08-nov-2026