Sexual health in menopausal women with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sexual dysfunction in women is usually associated with the menopausal transition and menopause; however, there are factors that can also influence the sexual function of women in menopause. The aim of this study is to determine the association between pelvic floor disorders and sexual dysfunction in women in menopause.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out in Spain with menopausal women recruited by convenience sampling. Data were collected on background and health status. To evaluate the presence of pelvic floor problems, the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI-20) was used. Regarding the evaluation of female sexual function, the validated Sexual Function of Women (FSM-2) tool was used. Crude (OR) and adjusted odds ratios (AOR) were obtained using t

SUBMITTER: Peinado Molina RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11513599 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature