Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy on Sexuality in Postmenopausal Women in a Mideast Country

Omu, Alexander E.; Al-Qattan, N.

doi:10.1111/j.1447-0756.1997.tb00825.x

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“…It is considered a societal norm in this part of the world to become less sexually active toward old age. [ 13 ] In our study, only 22.2% women were sexually active, and among those only 19.83% reported sexual problems. Vaginal dryness was reported by 39% of women.…”

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An overview of menopausal symptoms using the menopause rating scale in a tertiary care center

Khatoon

Husain

et al. 2018

J Mid-life Health

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Context:Due to increased life expectancy worldwide, women are expected to spend a significant portion of their lives in menopause. Proven prevention strategies against serious risks and tested effective treatments for common symptoms may remain unutilized in our population if these women are not asked about these symptoms.Aim:This study aims to assess the prevalence of different menopausal symptoms and their severity according to menopause rating scale (MRS) in women.Setting and Design:The present study was a cross-sectional survey, conducted in the outpatient department of gynecology and obstetrics.Subjects and Methods:After written and informed consent, 121 women having their last menstrual period at least 1 year ago were included. The menopausal symptoms were assessed using the MRS. The primary outcome measure in this study was the prevalence of menopausal symptoms in these women according to MRS and the severity of these symptoms.Statistical Analysis Used:Data were analyzed using the SPSS software program, version 15.0 (IBM, Armonk, New York, USA).Results:The most common symptom was mental and physical exhaustion which was reported by 88 (72%) women, followed by joint and muscular discomfort which was reported by 83 (68.59%). Hot flushes were reported by 54 (44.62%) respondents. Majority of women reported mild-to-moderate symptoms.Conclusions:The prevalence of menopausal symptoms is high, and a health policy needs to be generated for the region.

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An overview of menopausal symptoms using the menopause rating scale in a tertiary care center

Khatoon

Husain

et al. 2018

J Mid-life Health

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“…La terapia hormonal de reemplazo (TRH) con estró-genos beneficia la respuesta sexual femenina en múltiples aspectos. El más notable de ellos se relaciona con la recuperación del trofismo de los órganos diana de los estrógenos, cuando menos en un 50% de la involución sufrida (30,31,33). Las mujeres sometidas a la TRH con estrógenos experimentan una rápida recuperación de (31,34):…”

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“…En cuanto a la vía es clásica la reposición intramuscular de depósito. En los últimos años surgió la opción de su reposición con un gel transdérmico, ambas vías con beneficios similares (33,34,37).…”

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Influencia Del Climaterio Y La Terapia Hormonal De Reemplazo Sobre La Sexualidad Femenina

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2006

Rev. chil. obstet. ginecol.

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RESUMENAntecedentes: Los síntomas que afectan la esfera sexual durante el climaterio son altamente prevalentes. Objetivos: Describir los aspectos fundamentales de la respuesta sexual humana en un sentido integral, analizando las modificaciones que el climaterio le imprime, y analizar la inferencia de la terapia hormonal de reemplazo sobre la respuesta y el comportamiento sexual humano. Metodología: Se realizó una revisión de la bibliografía de las bases de dato MEDLINE y LILACS, encontrando un total de 465 artículos sobre el tema. Se seleccionaron aquellos estudios que presentaban un mayor rigor científico. Resultados: El climaterio repercute en forma variable en la respuesta sexual femenina. Generando una afectación tanto en la esfera biológica como psicológica y comportamental de la misma. Existen factores endocrinos y tróficos sobre los distintos tejidos que modifican el factor coital de esta respuesta. El deseo sexual y el orgasmo se afectan en forma más variable, no dependiendo exclusivamente de parámetros biológicos. Conclusión: El uso de terapia de reemplazo hormonal disminuye el deterioro de la respuesta sexual en el climaterio.PALABRAS CLAVES: Climaterio, menopausia, respuesta sexual, terapia hormonal de reemplazo SUMMARY Background: The symptoms that affect the sexual sphere in women's during climacteric are of high prevalence. Aims: To describe the fundamental aspects of human sexual response during the climacteric and to analyze the effect of climacteric replacement hormone therapy. Methodology: a revision of existing bibliography was done, from MEDLINE and LILACS databases, finding a total of 465 articles. From that group, those which presented the highest scientific rigor were selected. Results: It was found that climacteric affects in a variable way the female sexual response, affecting not only her biological sphere, but her psychological and behavioral spheres. It can be seen that there are endocrine and trophic factors acting upon the different tissues which modify the coital factor of this response. It was also found that sexual desire and orgasm are affected in a more variable way, the affection not exclusively depending on biological parameters. Conclusion: The use of hormone replacement lower it the deterioration of the human sexual response during the climacterium.

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“…Many sexuality changes can be associated with urogenital aging (Notelovitz, 1997), which may be affected by estrogen levels and is reported by 50% of perimenopausal and postmenopausal women (Meston, 1997). The symptoms can include vaginal dryness, irritability, incontinence, urethritis, and recurrent urinary tract infections (Omu & al-Qattan, 1997;Samsioe, 1998). Meston (1997) reported findings from a recent Gallup poll that found 55% of the respondents admitted to vaginal dryness, whereas 3 2 % complained of dyspareunia.…”

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“…Among women who reported sexual problems ( 4 1 % ) in a menopause clinic in Kuwait ( n = 261), 23% to 4 5 % experienced some relief with HRT (Omu & al-Qattan, 1997). Vaginal dryness is generally associated with low estrogen levels during perimenopause (Hunter, 1993), and this may affect sexual functioning via insertional dyspareunia.…”

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confidence: 99%

Dimensions of Sexuality in the Perimenopausal Transition: A Model for Practice

Berg

2001

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing

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Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy on Sexuality in Postmenopausal Women in a Mideast Country

Abstract: There is a decline in sexual response and activity in postmenopausal women in Kuwait. This is however, multifactorial in origin. Although oestrogen replacement therapy gives significant relief in symptoms of sexual dysfunction, other contributory factors should always be evaluated.

Cited by 10 publications

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An overview of menopausal symptoms using the menopause rating scale in a tertiary care center

An overview of menopausal symptoms using the menopause rating scale in a tertiary care center

Influencia Del Climaterio Y La Terapia Hormonal De Reemplazo Sobre La Sexualidad Femenina

Dimensions of Sexuality in the Perimenopausal Transition: A Model for Practice

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