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The effects of oestrogen therapy on the sex life of post-menopausal women |
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| Authors: | B Maoz N Durst |
| Institution: | 1 Psychiatry Department, Soroka Medical Center, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheba, Israel 2 Geha Psychiatric Hospital, Beilinson Medical Center, Tel Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine, TelAviv, Israel 3 The William S. Schwartz Institute for Psychiatric Research and Treatment, TelAviv, Israel |
| Abstract: | The literature concerning sexual behaviour around the time of the menopause is reviewed. Mentioned is a decline in sexual activity and satisfaction in women which is attributed to the changes in the women themselves, and not merely a reaction to the decline in the sexual capacity of their husbands. Forty women were treated during 1 yr with oestrogens. The eventual effect of this treatment on sexual activity and satisfaction was investigated and compared with a group who had undergone partial treatment only. The results show that in the completely treated Group A, symptoms such as hot flushes and depression diminished, and the pain of sexual relations was relieved. As a consequence of this improvement, coital activity and satisfaction were more gratifying. The partially treated Group B showed a clear decline in sexual activity and in sexual satisfaction. |
| Keywords: | Menopause Oestrogen therapy Sex life (coital activity sexual satisfaction |
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