Observational studyInternational journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics2026
Impact of the pandemic on sexual function: A comparative study between women of reproductive age and postmenopausal women.
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- Editorial: Menopause and mental health.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026Article
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objectiveThis study evaluates the sexual function of Brazilian women of reproductive age and postmenopausal women during the COVID-19 pandemic.
methodsA cross-sectional observational study was conducted virtually between 2020 and 2021, involving 200 sexually active women, divided into two groups: 100 women of reproductive age (WRA) and 100 postmenopausal women (PMW, amenorrhea for at least 12 consecutive months). Sexual function was assessed using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Comparisons between groups were performed using the Mann-Whitney test, with a significance level of 5%.
resultsNo significant differences were observed between the groups in the total FSFI score (WRA: 17.29 ± 6.22; PMW: 17.38 ± 9.89). However, the WRA group had significantly higher scores in the desire domain (P < 0.001), while the PMW group showed higher scores in the sexual arousal (P = 0.015) and satisfaction (P < 0.001) domains. No significant differences were found in the other domains.
conclusionDuring the pandemic, both Brazilian women of reproductive age and postmenopausal women experienced impaired sexual function, as evidenced by reduced FSFI scores.
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