Effects of menopause on the sexual activity Menopozun seksüel aktiviteye etkisi

Kökçü A., Çetinkaya M. B.

SENDROM, vol.16, no.9, pp.43-47, 2004 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 16 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Journal Name: SENDROM
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.43-47
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The androgen and estrogen decline associated with menopause contribute to decreased libido and impaired sexual function. In the postmenopausal women, combined androgen and estrogen therapy increases sexual sensation, desire and frequency of sexual intercourse compared with estrogen alone.