ArticleJournal of women's health (2002)2017
Factors Affecting Sexual Function in Midlife Women: Results from the Midlife Women's Health Study.
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- Relationship between body image and sexual function in peri and postmenopausal women: A systematic review.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Review
- Exploring the association between polycystic ovary syndrome and female sexual dysfunction: a cross-sectional study.Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2025Article
- A comparison of the effect of aromatherapy with Jasmine (Jasminum) and clary sage (Salvia officinalis) on sexual dysfunction in women of reproductive age: A randomized controlled clinical trial.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Article
- The Role of Sexual Function in Quality of Life Among Midlife and Older Women: The Study of Women's Health Across the Nation.Journal of women's health (2002) · 2024Article
- Effect of Duration of Education on Sexual Activity and the Mediating Role of Illness in Later Life: A Natural Experiment in English Schooling Reform.Archives of sexual behavior · 2024Article
- Severity of climacteric symptomatology related to depression and sexual function in women from a private clinic.Przeglad menopauzalny = Menopause review · 2022Article
- A Novel Technique Combining Human Acellular Dermal Matrix (HADM) and Enriched Platelet Therapy (EPT) for the Treatment of Vaginal Laxity: A Single-Arm, Observational Study.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2022Observational
- The association between sexual function and body image among postmenopausal women: a cross-sectional study.BMC women's health · 2021Article
- Psychosexual Functioning of Female Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Report From the St. Jude Lifetime Cohort Study.The journal of sexual medicine · 2020Article
- The correlation between sexual dysfunction and intimate partner violence in young women during pregnancy.BMC international health and human rights · 2020Article
- Does Type of Menopause Affect the Sex Lives of Women?Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2020Article
- Female Sexual Dysfunction: Indian Perspective and Role of Indian Gynecologists.Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social MedicineArticle
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Abstract
objectiveThe objective of this study was to estimate the importance of risk factors affecting sexual function in sexually active midlife women. MATERIALS AND
methodsA cohort of 780 women undergoing the menopausal transition was surveyed each year for up to 7 years. Data were collected from sexually active women on sexual function, including frequencies of enjoyment, arousal, orgasm, passion for partner, satisfaction with partner, pain, lack of lubrication, fantasizing, and sexual activity. Data were also collected on a large number of potential risk factors for sexual dysfunction, including behaviors (smoking and alcohol use), health status (overall and frequency of different disorders), and demographic information (race, education, income, etc.). Height and weight were measured at an annual clinic visit; serum hormone concentrations were assayed using blood samples donated annually. Data on individual outcomes were examined with ordinal logistic regression models using individual as a random effect. An overall sexual function score was constructed from individual outcome responses, and this score was examined with linear regression. All factors with univariate associations of p < 0.1 were considered in multivariate model building with stepwise addition.
resultsA total of 1,927 women-years were included in the analysis. Women with much more physical work than average had higher sexual function scores and higher rates of enjoyment, passion, and satisfaction. Higher family income was associated with lower sexual function score and more frequent dry sex. Married women had significantly lower sexual function scores, as did those with frequent irritability or vaginal dryness. A higher step on the Ladder of Life was associated with a higher sexual function score and higher frequency of sexual activity.
conclusionsThe factors associated with sexual outcome in menopausal women are complex and vary depending on the sexual outcome.
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