Rev Rene (Jan 2016)

Influences of climacteric in female sexual activity

  • Anthonio Alisancharles Batista de Almeida,
  • Cecília Danielle Bezerra Oliveira,
  • Fabiana Ferraz Queiroga Freitas,
  • Karolliny Abrantes de Sousa,
  • Maria Tibéria da Silva Carolino,
  • Rosimery Cruz de Oliveira Dantas

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 17, no. 3
pp. 422 – 426

Abstract

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Objective: to identify complaints of sexual function related to climacteric symptoms among women in climacteric age. Methods: this is an descritive study. A sample of 330 women aged from 35 to 65 years old, with three previous Pap tests. We used a semi-structured questionnaire developed by the researchers. A descriptive statistical analysis was performed having the central tendency of proportion and measure the average as a parameter. Results: it was evidenced that 50.0% were between 35-45 years, 73.0% were sexually active, 59.4% had decreased libido, and 58.5% reported dyspareunia. Conclusion: it is necessary that the health services and professionals are aware of the influence of climacteric on women’s health to develop strategies aimed at quality of life.