Female Sexual Dysfunction in Women living in Puerto Rico
Vol. 45 No. 2 (2026), Full-Length Articles
Vol. 45 No. 2 (2026)

Female Sexual Dysfunction in Women living in Puerto Rico

Full-Length Articles
Published 2026-06-25
Denisse Soto-Soto
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
Gabriella Rivera-Ortiz
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
Claudia Rosado-Torres
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
Julianne Quintero
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, Medical Science Campus
Josefina Romaguera
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
Keimari Mendez
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
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Keywords

Sexuality
Sexual Dysfunction
Puerto Rico
Caribbean
Hispanics

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Soto-Soto, D., Rivera-Ortiz, G., Rosado-Torres, C., Quintero, J., Romaguera, J., & Mendez, K. (2026). Female Sexual Dysfunction in Women living in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal, 45(2), 73–78. Retrieved from https://prhsj.rcm.upr.edu/index.php/prhsj/article/view/3549
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Abstract

Objective: To investigate female sexual function and its association with sociodemographic factors and comorbidities among Hispanic women in Puerto Rico (PR). Methods: The study consisted of 2 phases. Phase 1 validated a Spanish version of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire with added sections that elicited sociodemographic information and medical history. Phase 2 involved a cross-sectional study in which the validated questionnaire was distributed at multiple gynecology clinics. The domains assessed included Desire, Arousal, Lubrication, Orgasm, Satisfaction, and Pain and were scored using the FSFI. Descriptive statistics characterized participant profiles, and we analyzed relationships with total FSFI scores using Wilcoxon–Mann–Whitney, Kruskal–Wallis, and Spearman correlation tests. Results: Among 311 participants who completed the questionnaire, the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) was 45.34% (n = 141), similar to estimates reported in the US(not including PR). Most of the participants were younger than 40 years (56%, 173) and reported having partners (63%, 195). Desire was the most affected domain. Correlations were observed between FSD and both medical history (particularly ovarian insufficiency) and medication use (particularly beta-blocker use). Conclusion: The high FSD prevalence in PR highlights the need for screening to improve characterization and treatment, ultimately enhancing patients’ quality of life.

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