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Practical overview of sexual function and advancing age.

O J Thienhaus1

  • 1University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine.

Geriatrics
|August 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Sexuality is important for older adults, influenced by health and history. Interventions for sexual problems in the elderly focus on managing physical and medication issues and adapting to age-related changes.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Human Sexuality
  • Sexual Health

Background:

  • Sexuality is a crucial component of human life throughout aging.
  • Factors influencing sexual activity in older adults include prior sexual history, opportunities, and general health.
  • Normal aging processes involve physiological changes affecting genital function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of sexuality in advanced age.
  • To identify determinants of sexual activity in the elderly.
  • To outline therapeutic approaches for sexual problems in older individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Review of physiological changes associated with aging and sexual function.
  • Analysis of factors influencing sexual activity in the elderly population.
  • Examination of therapeutic interventions for age-related sexual health issues.

Main Results:

  • Physiological changes in genital function are a normal part of aging.
  • Sexual activity in older adults is contingent upon health, history, and opportunity.
  • Interventions aim to remove or reduce physical and pharmacological barriers to sexual function.

Conclusions:

  • Therapeutic strategies for elderly patients with sexual problems should address physical and pharmacological interferences.
  • Adaptation to age-related physiological changes is key to maintaining sexual health in advanced age.
  • Comprehensive care for older adults includes addressing their sexual health needs.

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