Rev Rene (Jun 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

DOI
https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2016000300017
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 17, no. 3

Abstract

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Objective: to identify complaints of sexual function related to climacteric symptoms among women in climacteric age. Methods: descriptive study. A sample of 330 women aged from 35 to 65 years old, with three previous Pap tests. We used a 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% were between 35-45 years, 73% 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.

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