medical condition; partner’s sexual dysfunction; the woman’s own health problems; menopause-related symptoms, and prescribed medications.
The most commonly reported reasons for low libido were: relationship problems; logistics, and perceptions of aging. Only 3% of the women in the study described positive sexual experiences, and only 6% sought medical help for sexual problems.
The study was published online in Menopause, the journal of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS).
“Sexual health challenges are common in women as they age, and partner factors play a prominent role in women’s sexual activity and satisfaction, including the lack of a partner, sexual dysfunction of a partner, poor physical health of a partner, and relationship issues,” said Dr. Stephanie Faubion, NAMS medical director.
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“In addition, menopause-related problems such as vaginal dryness and pain with sex have been identified as problems affecting sexual function, yet few women seek treatment for these issues, despite the availability of effective therapies,” she said in a journal news release.
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SOURCE: Menopause, news release, July 10, 2019
