The effects of oestrogen therapy on the sex life of post-menopausal women.
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.
D000328:Adult; D002979:Climacteric / Q000187:drug effects; D003075:Coitus / Q000187:drug effects; D003863:Depression / Q000188:drug therapy; D004967:Estrogens / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008593:Menopause / Q000187:drug effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000187:drug effects*
D004967:Estrogens