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Sexuality and menopause.

P M Sarrel1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.

Obstetrics and Gynecology
|April 1, 1990
PubMed
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Most women experience changes in sexual function around menopause, including decreased desire and painful intercourse. Both biological factors like hormone levels and psychological/social factors play a role. Healthcare professionals can help manage these changes.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Menopause Studies
  • Sexual Health

Background:

  • Menopause significantly impacts women's sexual function.
  • Common issues include decreased libido, painful intercourse, and reduced responsiveness.
  • Both biological and non-biological factors influence sexual health during this transition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the multifaceted changes in sexual function experienced by women during menopause.
  • To identify the biological and non-biological factors affecting sexual health in menopausal women.
  • To highlight the role of healthcare professionals in addressing menopausal sexual dysfunction.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on menopause and sexual function.
  • Analysis of common sexual complaints reported by menopausal women.

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  • Discussion of the interplay between hormonal changes, psychological, sociocultural, and interpersonal factors.

    • Main Results:

    • A majority of women report alterations in sexual function before and after menopause.
    • Ovarian hormone levels directly influence sexual arousal, desire, and activity frequency.
    • Psychological, sociocultural, and interpersonal dynamics are significant contributors to sexual function changes.

    Conclusions:

    • Menopause-related sexual dysfunction is common and multifactorial.
    • Understanding the interplay of biological and psychosocial elements is crucial for effective management.
    • Healthcare providers are essential in evaluating, educating, counseling, and treating menopausal women for sexual health concerns.