Climacterium and sexuality

Authors

  • Melodie Sánchez Izquierdo
  • Emilio Hernández García Centro Universitario de Mérida.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/eglobal.14.4.214871
Keywords: Quality of life, Climacterium, Sexual dysfunction, Menopause, Sexuality

Supporting Agencies

  • Calidad de vida
  • Climaterio
  • Disfunción sexual
  • Menopausia
  • Sexualidad

Abstract

Objective: To study the impact that climacterium causes in the sexual life of the women resident in Mérida and to identify what sexual changes take place.

Methodology: A descriptive and retrospective study was prepared with 102 menopausal women, aged from 45 to 59.

 Results: The measurements more affected before menopause were sexual desire, vaginal lubrication and sexual satisfaction. 65.6% of those polled women showed alteration in their sexual function after menopause. 33% of women stated that they do not have any difficulty in their sexuality while 22.5% tagged dissatisfaction with body changes as the cause of their difficulties.

Conclusion: Mainly menopause has had a negative impact on the sexuality of the women studied. Nursing professionals should be aware and deal with this issue from the scope of their competences.

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Author Biographies

Melodie Sánchez Izquierdo

Graduada en Enfermería. Centro Universitario de Mérida.

Emilio Hernández García, Centro Universitario de Mérida.

Profesor titular de Escuela Universitaria.Centro Universitario de Mérida.
Published
04-10-2015
How to Cite
[1]
Izquierdo, M.S. and García, E.H. 2015. Climacterium and sexuality. Global Nursing. 14, 4 (Oct. 2015), 76–95. DOI:https://doi.org/10.6018/eglobal.14.4.214871.