Physical activity and sexual function in middle-aged women

Cabral, Patrícia Uchõa Leitão; Canário, Ana Carla Gomes; Spyrides, Maria Helena Constantino; Uchôa, Severina Alice da Costa; Eleutério, José; Giraldo, Paulo César; Gonçalves, Ana Katherine

doi:10.1590/1806-9282.60.01.011

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“…Increased blood flow and improved self-confidence are factors affected positively by exercise in sexual desire (5,24). With regards to the simultaneous use of antidepressants and aerobic exercise, the findings in our study were consistent to the findings of the studies conducted by Lorenz and Meston (14) and Cabral et al (12).…”

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“…In women, physical activities decrease with age and women are less active than men and tend to spend their leisure time in less strenuous activities. In addition, evidence showed that physical exercise alters menopausal symptoms, sleep cycle, moods, stress, depression and musculoskeletal disorders in women (12)(13)(14).Despite the high prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women, they choose not to divulge their problem for some cultural reasons and abstain from seeking medical solutions to their sexual problems (3,15). Since depression is the most common mental disorder in women, therefore, this study aims to evaluate the effect of aerobic exercise and antidepressant medications on depression and sexual desire in middle aged women.…”

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Comparison of the Effect of Aerobic Exercise and Antidepressant Medications on Depression and Sexual Desire of Depressed Middle-Aged Women

Khoshnab¹,

Nikseresht²

2016

International Journal of Women’s Health and Reproduction Scienc

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IntroductionDepression is the most common psychiatric complication of modern living and considering its high prevalence and health costs, has drawn the attention of mental health professionals. Women are more prone to this disorder in comparison to their male counterparts (1,2). Depression is a chronic disorder that requires treatment with antidepressant drugs; but anti-depressant medications impose some unwanted side effects. Epidemiological evidence indicates that sexual dysfunction and dissatisfaction are the most common and disturbing side effects of anti-depressants (3-7). On the other hand, sexual dysfunction is a common complication of depression.The normal human sexual response cycle is conventionally divided into 4 phases; desire, excitement, orgasm, and resolution. Any dysfunction in one or more of these phases may interfere with sexual function and lead to sexual disorders. This cycle is controlled by the interaction between the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal, autonomic nervous system, sex hormones (testosterone, estrogen and progesterone), neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine, noradrenalin and acetylcholine) and vasoactive peptides (8,9).Medical literatures suggest that regular exercise is important in maintaining women's health. Existing evidence indicated that physical exercise potentially boost and create positive changes in an individual's moods (10,11). Studies have shown that participation in regular physical activity has been linked to higher levels of sexual satisfaction (4). However, only few studies have been conducted to evaluate the relationship between physical activity and sexual function. In women, physical activities decrease with age and women are less active than men and tend to spend their leisure time in less strenuous activities. In addition, evidence showed that physical exercise alters menopausal symptoms, sleep cycle, moods, stress, depression and musculoskeletal disorders in women (12)(13)(14).Despite the high prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women, they choose not to divulge their problem for some cultural reasons and abstain from seeking medical solutions to their sexual problems (3,15). Since depression is the most common mental disorder in women, therefore, this study aims to evaluate the effect of aerobic exercise and antidepressant medications on depression and sexual desire in middle aged women. Materials and MethodsThe present study is a quasi-experimental study. Our study population included 60 middle-aged women within the age range of 40-60 years diagnosed with depression AbstractObjectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of 8 weeks of aerobic exercise on depression and sexual desire in middleaged women diagnosed with depression. Materials and Methods:The present study is a quasi-experimental study. Sixty females volunteered to participate in this study and were randomly divided into 4 groups; group A was prescribed with antidepressant drug (n = 15), group B employed aerobic exercises (n = 15), group C combination of drug and aerobic exercise ...

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Comparison of the Effect of Aerobic Exercise and Antidepressant Medications on Depression and Sexual Desire of Depressed Middle-Aged Women

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Nikseresht²

2016

International Journal of Women’s Health and Reproduction Scienc

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“…In women whose average age of 49.8 years, Cabral et al found that physically active women obtained higher score in all FSFI domains (desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and pain) and total FSFI score (20.9), indicating better sexual function than their moderately active (18.8) and sedentary (15.6) counterparts. 27 The next important finding of this study is respondents who menstruate at the age <15 years tend to show quality of sexual function better than those who menstruate at age ≥15 years. Seemingly, this phenomenon related to the main estrogenic hormone conditions, 17-β-estradiol.…”

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Early menarche and high parity contribute to better sexual-quality of life in perimenopausal women

Wulandari¹,

Sutyarso

Kanedi

2017

Int J Community Med Public Health

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INTRODUCTIONPerimenopause, that so-called menopausal transition, is defined as the period (2-8 years) preceding menopause and the one-year period after final menses, resulting from the loss of ovarian follicular activity.1 [The loss of ovarian follicular activity causing some biological changes including the decrease in circulating estrogen levels. Estrogen deficiency accounts for irregular menstruation, diminished vaginal lubrication, changes in the vascular, muscular, and urogenital systems, and also alterations in mood, sleep, and cognitive functioning, influencing sexual function both directly and indirectly. Among postmenopausal women both physiological and psychological changes above significantly associated with changes in sexual desire that lead to decreased sexual satisfaction.3 There are at least six types of menopausal symptoms that usually associated with the decrease in women's quality of life including vasomotor symptoms (hot flushes), sleep disturbances, psychological symptoms (depressive symptoms, anxiety, and mood disturbances) urogenital problems (urinary incontinence and vaginal atrophy), sexual function effects (dyspareunia and decreased libido), and muscular and joint problems. The prevalence of female's sexual function disorder, in fact, vary between countries because of many factors that influence. Nevertheless the prevalence of female's sexual dysfunction (FSD) increased significantly with age 5 and ABSTRACT Background: It was well known that physiological, psychological, as well as sociocultural are the factors that contribute to female sexual dysfunction. This study aimed to find out whether sexual function of women at perimenopausal age correlated with their ontogenetic factors, such as the age at menarche and parity. Methods: Women (n=80) from nine villages in district of Lampung Tengah, Lampung Province, Indonesia aged 40-50 years who meet inclusion criteria participated in the study. Predesigned questionnaire was used to assess sociodemographic characteristics, and the female sexual function index (FSFI) was used to score sexual function of the respondents.Results: None of the 80 respondents smoke, consumes alcohol, and has medical records. Based on the FSFI scores, except for one participant, all respondents suffered from sesual dysfunction with the average of total score 18.77. By using median score (18.52) the respondents were dichotomized into two categories, high and low sexual dysfunction. The results of Chi-square analysis and logistic regression showed that respondents with the characteristics of age at menarche <15 years and parity >4 children have better sexual-quality in comparison to those with the age at menarche >15 years and the parity <4 children. Conclusions: It can be concluded that early menarche and high parity might contributed to better sexual-quality of life in perimenopausal women.

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“…There is a strong association between physical activity and sexual function, as well as physical inactivity and sexual dysfunction (78.9%) in inactive women compared to active ones (57.6%) (Cabral et al, 2014). Corroborating these findings, (Margolis, 2006) and (Santos, 2010), has also considered that sexual activity is an important physical activity and can reduce sexual dysfunction, providing biopsychosocial wellness able to boost immunity.…”

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Association Between The Sexual Activity And Acquired Immunity Markers In Women With Aids In A Brazilian Northeast County

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Background: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (Aids) comes along the years promoting inversion of the relation men/women, committing mainly the productive and reproductive life phase women. The sexuality, inherent upon human being, has in the expression of satisfaction of the sexual performance the possibility of providing several benefits in the quality of life of people, and CD4 + T-lymphocytes are the main marker of immunity of the women living with Aids. This study aims to show up the association between the CD4 + count and the sexual performance of women living with Aids in Imperatriz city.Methods and Findings: cross-sectional analytical study, carried out in 10 months, selecting women using antiretroviral therapy at least six months, including those older than 18, having sexual practice before having Aids , able to answer two questionnaires. Socio-demographic facts were recorded in own form, and sexual performance in the FSFI questionnaire. The sample based in 479 women, sampling error 5%, confidence interval 95%, alpha value ≤ 5%, included 149 women. Chi-square test was used to evaluate the association between the variables. The larger FSFI score means and medians coincided with the highest means of CD4 + T-lymphocyte count (Kruskal Wallis test, p = 0.0347), and a positive association between FSFI and the CD4+/CD8 ratio (Spearman test, p = 0.0264), confirming the alternative hypothesis. Conclusion:In this sample there was a positive association between sexual performance /sexual activity, with or without a condom, with CD4 + T-lymphocyte count and CD4+/CD8 ratio.

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Physical activity and sexual function in middle-aged women

Cited by 57 publications

References 28 publications

Comparison of the Effect of Aerobic Exercise and Antidepressant Medications on Depression and Sexual Desire of Depressed Middle-Aged Women

Comparison of the Effect of Aerobic Exercise and Antidepressant Medications on Depression and Sexual Desire of Depressed Middle-Aged Women

Early menarche and high parity contribute to better sexual-quality of life in perimenopausal women

Association Between The Sexual Activity And Acquired Immunity Markers In Women With Aids In A Brazilian Northeast County

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