Sexual life of women in the climacterium: A community-based study

Andac, Tugba; Aslan, Ergül

doi:10.1080/07399332.2017.1352588

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“…A similar rate was reported in a sample of 14,480 women in Israel aged 18 and older (28%) [17]. Studies have tended to report inflated rates in "normal" populations (19-50%), with rates increasing among those with sexual complaints (68-75%) and being as high as 79% among post-menopausal women in Turkey [18]. A study published in JAMA by Laumann and colleagues found that decreased female sexual desire over the life course was reported, in answer to a single question, by 43% of women [19].…”

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Women and Men’s Perspectives on the Factors Related to Women’s Dyadic Sexual Desire, and on the Treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

Friedmann

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2021

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Sexuality is a basic human need, which is expressed in the context of intimate personal relations. However, in studies of women’s sexuality, men’s attitudes are often overlooked. Health care providers can benefit from the examination of how both women and men perceive women’s sexual desire and what are the most acceptable avenues for treatment for women’s hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). This research aimed to explore differences between women and men on the factors affecting women’s sexual desire and the appropriate avenues for treatment. Data were collected using an online questionnaire from 233 heterosexual adults who had a dyadic, steady intimate relationship over most of the previous year. A theory-based questionnaire of 28 items was developed to explore the factors associated with women’s sexual desire. One quarter (7/28) of the items affecting women’s sexual desire were ranked significantly differently between women and men. Among women, interpersonal issues and physical attraction, and among men, physical attraction and daily hassles were the significant predictors of women’s sexual desire. Women more than men endorsed psychological help such as a sex therapist or psychologist as a more appropriate treatment for HSDD, while both men and women viewed the internet as a reasonable way to gain treatment information. Both women and men viewed gynecologists as a more acceptable source of treatment than a family doctor. Religious authorities were the least likely source of treatment advice for both women and men. The results support a multi-dimensional model of women’s sexual desire and suggest that psychological interventions to treat HSDD may be preferred by women more than men.

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confidence: 76%

Women and Men’s Perspectives on the Factors Related to Women’s Dyadic Sexual Desire, and on the Treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

Friedmann

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2021

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“…The FSFI mean score was determined as 23.8±8.0 in the present study. In the literature, the FSFI mean score has been reported to be between 18.7 and 25.2 2,8,12,15…”

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Examining sexual functions of women before and after menopause in Turkey

Yağmur¹,

Orhan²

2019

Afr H. Sci.

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BackgroundSexuality is an important factor that completes the lives of individuals and affects people in all age groups.ObjectivesTo examine the sexual functions of women before and after menopause.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted at the Family Health Centers in Tunceli Turkey,\ between September 2014 and February 2015. The study data were obtained using a Questionnaire and the Female Sexual Function Index. The data were analyzed by number, percentage distribution, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and using binary logistic regression analysis.ResultsThe mean Female Sexual Function Index score of the women was 23.8±8.0. The Female Sexual Function Index score of 59.7% of women was below the cut-off score (26.55) and was accepted indicative of sexual dysfunction. Low educational level (P < 0.01), low income (P < 0.01), and menopausal status (P < 0.0001) of the women were risk factors for sexual dysfunction.ConclusionPrevalence of sexual dysfunction in the women was very high and they indicated no effort to seek medical care. Low educational and income level and menopausal status of the women were three factors increasing the risk of sexual dysfunction. Awareness of the society and the healthcare professionals about the issue should be increased.

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“…17 A study conducted by Kokcu and Andaç among Turkish population concluded that the sexual function worsened by the increasing number of symptoms associated with menopause. 21,22 It is known that the sexual functions of women in menopause worsen with the atrophic changes in the urogenital system that form together with estrogen deficiency. 6 So sexual function disorders can be accepted as a symptom of menopause.…”

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confidence: 99%