The impact of menopause on the sexual health of Chinese Cantonese women: A mixed methods study

Wong, Eliza Lai Yi; Huang, Fenwei; Cheung, Annie W.L.; Wong, Carmen

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“…Men form a critical source of support in helping their women to cope with some of the challenges associated with menopause (Reale Caçapava Rodolpho et al, 2016). They are also crucial in reducing the influence of menopause on the sexual health of older women (Wong, Huang, Cheung, & Wong, 2018). Nonetheless, the gerontological literature is lacking in studies focusing on older men's perceptions of menopause and the possible influence on the values on sexuality in old age.…”

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“The night comes early for a woman”: Menopause and sexual activities among urban older Yoruba men and women in Ibadan, Nigeria

Agunbiade

Gilbert

2019

Journal of Women & Aging

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This article explores older peoples' perceptions of menopause and sexuality in old age. The research was exploratory, consisting of 12 vignette-based focus group discussions and 18 face-to-face semistructured interviews among older Yoruba men and women (60+). Findings revealed menopause as a biopsychosocial marker of aging that provides gendered spaces for women to abstain from or suppress their sexual desires and avoid a folk pregnancy-oyun iju(folk fibroid). Older men construe menopause and sexual refusals from their wives as opportunities for extramarital relations. Thus, both older men and women have differentiated perceptions and dispositions toward menopause, which have implications for their sexual health and well-being.

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“The night comes early for a woman”: Menopause and sexual activities among urban older Yoruba men and women in Ibadan, Nigeria

Agunbiade

Gilbert

2019

Journal of Women & Aging

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“…Hypoactive sexual desire is the most commonly found symptom among female sexual dysfunctions. 20,32,34 Research data with Colombian women who reported sexual activity in the 4 weeks prior to being asked showed that, also in the postmenopause, sexual desire was the most deteriorated domain. 35 A data observed in the present study was that the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women from Teresina, detected by the application of the SQ-F (64.0%), was similar to the report of sexual problems on the MRS scale (64.7%), emphasizing that most of the women surveyed had already identified some dissatisfaction in their sex life.…”

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Sexual Function and Associated Factors in Postmenopausal Women

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Madeiro

Rufino

2021

Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet

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Objective To assess the sexual function and associated factors in postmenopausal women. Methods This a descriptive, cross-sectional study with 380 women aged 40 to 65 years, users of public health services in 2019. Questionnaires were applied on demographic characteristics, on climacteric symptoms (menopause rating scale) and on sexual function (sexual quotient, female version). Bivariate and multiple analyses by logistic regression were performed, with adjusted odds ratios (ORad) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CIs). Results More than half (243/64%) of the participating women were at risk of sexual dysfunction, with lower scores in the domains of sexual desire and interest, comfort, orgasm, and satisfaction. Women with a partner (ORad 2.07; 95%CI 1.03–4.17) and those who reported sleep problems (ORad 2.72; 95%CI 1.77–4.19), depressed mood (ORad 2.03; 95%CI 1.32–3.10), sexual complaints (ORad 8.16; 95%CI 5.06–13.15), and vaginal dryness (ORad 3.44; 95%CI 2.22–5.32) showed greater chance of sexual dysfunction. Conclusion There was a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction, with the influence of conjugality and climacteric symptoms on sexual function.

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“…During menopause, sexual incompatibility occurs between couples [ 22 ]. Women who experience menopause are more vulnerable to marital problems [ 23 ]. Satisfaction with the husband and children affects the menopausal symptoms [ 18 ].…”

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Women's experiences in the transition to menopause: a qualitative research

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Background Around the time of transition to menopausal period, women experience mental, and psychological disorders that require adequate attention to these symptoms. This study aimed to explore the experiences of women in the face of premenopausal symptoms. Methods This qualitative study was conducted using a content analysis method in Javanrood, Iran, in 2020. The data were collected through in-depth semi-structured face to face interviews with 16 premenopausal using interview guide in a private room in comprehensive health centers. The women inclusion criteria were approaching menopause, having irregular menstruation, and having no disease or medication that affects menstruation. Furthermore, the exclusion criteria were the absence of menstruation for more than 12 months, and the women's refusal to continue the interview. The participants were selected using purposive sampling and sampling continued until data saturation. The collected data were analyzed with MAXQDA10 software following the multi-step method proposed by Graneheim and Lundman. Results The participants' mean age was 47 ± 2.98 years. The data analysis revealed 5 categories including: "menopause and aging", "life transformation", confrontation of fear and hope", "life adjustment", and "need to facilitate the transition time". Conclusion This study suggested the women's experience of the transition to menopause was characterized by the fear of the future and its consequences and the need for reassurance about it. Besides, the women sought solutions to their problems in health care providers, peers, and the family.

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The impact of menopause on the sexual health of Chinese Cantonese women: A mixed methods study

Abstract: This study gives further knowledge for healthcare providers and policy makers to develop appropriate strategies and deliver suitable services to improve the quality of sexual health of menopausal women.

Cited by 30 publications

References 49 publications

“The night comes early for a woman”: Menopause and sexual activities among urban older Yoruba men and women in Ibadan, Nigeria

“The night comes early for a woman”: Menopause and sexual activities among urban older Yoruba men and women in Ibadan, Nigeria

Sexual Function and Associated Factors in Postmenopausal Women

Women's experiences in the transition to menopause: a qualitative research

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