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:10.15253/2175-6783.2016000300017

Authors

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

Keywords:

Sexual Behavior, Quality of Life, Climacteric.

Abstract

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.