Evaluation of sexual function of menopausal women

Abstract

The climacteric can present hormonal, physiological and metabolic variation, along with psychosocial changes, that have repercussions on life and sexual interest. 83 women were interviewed and included 57 women to evaluate their sexual performance during menopause. They could not menstruate for 12 months or more and should have sexually intercourse in the last six months. The Female Sexual Quotient (FSQ) domains were evaluated: Desire and sexual interest; Foreplay; Arousing of the woman and sexual interaction with partner; Comfort in sexual intercourse; Orgasm and sexual satisfaction. The total score for FSQ determined the performance/sexual satisfaction pattern and, of the 57 women, the major share was from regular to good (43.86%), while null to bad (7.01%) and poor to unfavorable (10.53%), had low percentages. The total FSQ score, it was possible to verify that 71.93% of the participants presented an adequate score, having scored ≥62 points. It was concluded that the evaluated women presented adequate and satisfactory sexual function.