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The relationship between depression and sexual function in menopause period
Hatice Balci Yangin1, Gülşen Ak Sözer, Nazik Sengün
1Akdeniz University, Antalya Healt School, Antalya, Turkey.
Maturitas
|October 28, 2008
Summary
Menopausal women experiencing depression show reduced sexual function. Increased depression scores correlate with higher rates of sexual dysfunction in this population.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Women's Health
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Menopause is a universal physiological transition for middle-aged women.
- Understanding the interplay between mental health and sexual well-being during menopause is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between depression and sexual function in menopausal women.
- To identify factors influencing sexual health during the menopausal transition.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 300 menopausal women.
- Data collection via socio-demographic forms, Beck Depression Inventory, and a sexual function scale.
- Interviews were conducted face-to-face by researchers.
Main Results:
- Depression was identified in 29.3% of participants, and sexual dysfunction in 65%.
- A significant negative correlation was observed between depression scores and sexual function sub-dimensions (vaginal lubrication, orgasm, pain).
- Advanced age and longer marriage duration were associated with reduced sexual function.
Conclusions:
- Depression significantly impacts sexual function in menopausal women, with increased depression leading to greater sexual dysfunction.
- Further qualitative research is recommended to explore the emotional and sexual lives of women during menopause.
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