Articles Tập 67 Số CĐ9-Hội Y học Giới tính 29/07/2026

CHARACTERISTICS OF SEXUAL DISORDER (F52) IN FEMALE PATIENTS WITH GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH

Luong Thi Linh1,2, Tran Nguyen Ngoc1,2,3,4
1 Hanoi Medical University
2 Trường Đại học Y Hà Nội
3 National Institute of Mental Health, Bach Mai Hospital
4 Viện Sức khỏe Tâm thần Quốc gia, Bệnh viện Bạch Mai
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v67iCD9.5974
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Keywords
generalized anxiety disorder, sexual disorder, female sexual function index (FSFI).
Abstract

Objective: To describe the characteristics of sexual disorder (F52) in female patients with generalized anxiety disorder at the National Institute of Mental Health.

Research methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 141 female patients with generalized anxiety disorder who received outpatient and inpatient treatment at the National Institute of Mental Health, Bach Mai Hospital from September 2025 to April 2026.

Results: In our study, the mean age of patients was 43.0±10.1 years, the majority were premenopausal (59.6%), and the mean age of starting sexual activities was 22.1±2.8 years. Common sexual disorders in the study participants included lack or loss of sexual desire (69.5%), orgasmic dysfunction (66,7%) and lack of sexual enjoyment (63.1%).

Conclusion: Sexual disorder is highly prevalent among female patients with generalized anxiety disorder. Early detection, comprehensive assessment, and timely support for sexual disorder are crucial steps in the holistic treatment of patients with generalized anxiety disorder.

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