Sexual Health in Menopause
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Authors
Scavello, Irene
Maseroli, Elisa
Stasi, Vincenza Di
Vignozzi, Linda
Issue Date
2019-09-02
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Female Sexual Dysfunction , Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause , Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder , Vulvo-Vaginal Atrophy , Dyspareunia , Hormonal Therapy
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Abstract
Sexual function worsens with advancing menopause status. The most frequently reported symptoms include low sexual desire (40–55%), poor lubrication (25–30%) and dyspareunia (12–45%), one of the complications of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). Declining levels of sex steroids (estrogens and androgens) play a major role in the impairment of sexual response; however, psychological and relational changes related with aging and an increase in metabolic and cardiovascular comorbidities should also be taken into account. Although first-line therapeutic strategies for menopause-related sexual dysfunction aim at addressing modifiable factors, many hormonal and non-hormonal, local and systemic treatment options are currently available. Treatment should be individualized, taking into account the severity of symptoms, potential adverse effects and personal preferences.
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Citation
Scavello, I., Maseroli, E., Di Stasi, V., & Vignozzi, L. (2019). Sexual Health in Menopause. Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania), 55(9), 559. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina55090559
Publisher
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)