POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN SEXUALITY

A. Bjelica ,
A. Bjelica

Clinical Centre Novi Sad, University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Serbia

A Kapamaðija ,
A Kapamaðija

Clinical Centre Novi Sad, University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Serbia

Lj. Mladenović-Segedi ,
Lj. Mladenović-Segedi

Clinical Centre Novi Sad, University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Serbia

A. Trninić-Pjević ,
A. Trninić-Pjević

Clinical Centre Novi Sad, University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Serbia

R. Džordžević
R. Džordžević

Clinical Centre Novi Sad, University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Serbia

Published: 01.01.2004.

Volume 32, Issue 1 (2004)

pp. 71-75;

https://doi.org/10.70949/pramed200401072B

Abstract

Women sexuality is a complex phenomenon encompassing biological, psychological, emotional and social aspects. The menopausal changes have undoubtedly a significant influence on sexuality. There is a widespread opinion that older women show a fading interest and desire for sexual relations. However, despite of all unavoidable changes brought about by menopause and elder age, the sphere of sexuality remains still very important. The paper reviews the changes occurring in the sphere of sexuality in the older age, influence of menopausal hormaonal changes, psycho-social factors and general health state in these changes, as well as of the possibilities of treating sexual dysfunctions in the menopausal period.

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