Sexual assault of a postmenopausal woman.
Postmenopausal women account for small numbers of presentations to sexual assault services. Knowledge of genital anatomical and physiological changes in this population is essential in order to correctly interpret injuries. A case of a postmenopausal victim is described and discussed which illustrates some issues peculiar to older female victims.
Templeton
David J
DJ
Sexual Health Services, Macquarie Area Health Service, 203 Brisbane Street, Dubbo, NSW 2830, Australia. drdaveyt@iprimus.com.au
D019548:Crime Victims; D005260:Female; D005836:Genitalia, Female / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D017698:Postmenopause; D011902:Rape / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014754:Violence; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology