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OBJECTIVE: One of the most common complaints among postmenopausal women is a change in sexual drive. The aim of this study was to assess the current state of sexual health in Spanish postmenopausal women who present at outpatient gynecology clinics. METHOD: In this multicenter, observational, cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study, a survey was conducted that included 3026 Spanish postmenopausal women in a routine clinical setting in outpatient gynecology clinics at public and private institutions throughout Spain. We used the Women's Sexual Function questionnaire, which has been validated in Spain. RESULTS: In the multivariate analysis, we found that the best indicators of sexual health in postmenopausal women were a higher education (p < 0.001), working or previously worked (p < 0.001), a stable partner (p < 0.001), living in an urban area (p < 0.01), healthy habits and received information about menopause (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: These results indicate that it is important to provide health education and information about menopause and the complaints associated with this period in a woman's life.
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Pós-Menopausa , Saúde Reprodutiva/estatística & dados numéricos , Comportamento Sexual/estatística & dados numéricos , Disfunções Sexuais Psicogênicas/epidemiologia , Adulto , Idoso , Instituições de Assistência Ambulatorial , Estudos Transversais , Escolaridade , Emprego , Feminino , Estilo de Vida Saudável , Humanos , Libido , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Análise Multivariada , Disfunções Sexuais Psicogênicas/etiologia , Parceiros Sexuais , Espanha/epidemiologia , Inquéritos e Questionários , População Urbana , Saúde da MulherRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To identify women's sociodemographic and variables related to health care with the prescription of hormonal therapy (HT) and phytotherapy (PT) in Spanish postmenopausal women. METHOD: The survey consisted of a multicenter, observational, cross-sectional, questionnaire-based investigation and was conducted among 3022 postmenopausal women. RESULTS: Of all the women, 31.8% reported the use of systemic HT or PT sometime in their lives. Hot flushes and information received about menopause were the most important variables that influence HT and PT use, although far more intense symptoms were observed in those who were inclined to use HT. The use of HT or PT was more frequently reported among women with high levels of education, who came from private clinics and lived in urban areas. Women who had primary ovarian insufficiency or surgical menopause were inclined to use HT. CONCLUSION: Hot flushes and information received about menopause are the most important variables that influence HT and PT use.
