Latent profile analysis and influencing factors of female sexual function in IVF-ET in china

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the current status of female sexual function in IVF-ET, analyze the potential differences in sexual function characteristics among different categories of IVF-ET women, and analyze their associated factors, in order to provide reference for the development of hypothesis-driven sexual dysfunction screening strategies. METHOD: From January to April 2024, a sexual function survey was conducted on 305 female patients who underwent IVF-ET assisted pregnancy at a tertiary hospital in Yunnan Province, China. A self-made general information questionnaire, female sexual function index, and the 10-item Kessler Psychological Distress Scale were used, and latent profile analysis was conducted on the patient's sexual function. RESULT: The sexual function of 305 female IVF-ET patients can be divided into three categories: low sexual function group (21.0%), moderate sexual function group (40.9%), and good sexual function group (38.1%). IVF-ET women with younger age, higher education level, and psychological distress are more likely to be included in the moderate sexual function group; The probability of IVF-ET women residing in cities belonging to the group with good sexual function is high; The shorter the duration of infertility and the fewer pregnancies, the less likely it is to be included in the low sexual function group. CONCLUSION: There is heterogeneity in the sexual function of IVF-ET women, and these findings may help medical staff identify at-risk populations based on the associated factors of sexual function in different categories of patients, though prospective validation is needed.