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Our objective was to evaluate associations between potential risk factors and sexual dysfunction among women, in order to inform clinical care.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This cross-sectional survey of women in Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania screened for sexual dysfunction using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and Female Sexual Distress Scale (FSDS). Respondents\u2019 perceived cause of decreased desire was evaluated using the Decreased Sexual Desire Screener. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify factors (i.e., chronic medical conditions, life changes, or gynecological conditions) associated with sexual activity in the past 6 months, sexual problems, sexual distress, sexual dysfunction, and decreased desire.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Among the 1,390 respondents, the median age was 48, 49% (693) were sexually active in the past 6 months, and 622 completed the FSFI and FSDS. Of these 622, 49% (306) were experiencing sexually-related distress (FSDS \u2265 11), 50% (311) were experiencing sexual problems (FSFI \u2264 26.55), 39% (242) met criteria for sexual dysfunction (FSFI \u2264 26.55 and FSDS \u2265 11), and 27% (166) had experienced a decrease in desire. Having at least one medical condition was associated with experiencing sexual dysfunction (aOR = 2.50, 95% CI: 1.60\u20133.97), sexually related distress (aOR = 2.74, 95% CI: 1.80\u20134.23), and decreased desire (aOR = 2.54, 95% CI: 1.52\u20134.41). Having at least one gynecological condition was associated with experiencing sexual dysfunction (aOR = 1.81, 95% CI: 1.27\u20132.59), sexually-related distress (aOR = 1.94, 95% CI: 1.37\u20132.77), and decreased desire (aOR = 2.18, 95% CI: 1.48\u20133.25).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Chronic medical conditions and gynecological conditions are associated with sexual dysfunction, sexually related personal distress, and decreased desire. 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