Women's Experiences of Intimate and Sexual Relationships During Menopause: A Qualitative Synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of this literature review was to explore women's experiences of their intimate and sexual relationships during menopause.

Background

Evidence shows that the menopause transition can be a difficult time for women due to symptoms of menopause. There is little research evidence about how menopause-related symptoms impact women's intimate and sexual relationships.

Method

A qualitative synthesis was carried out on research published between May 2005 and July 2023 using five electronic databases: ASSIA, CINAHL, PubMed, PsycINFO and Web of Science. We also searched Google Scholar and used backward and forward chaining methods to identify results not listed in the databases and ensure that no relevant literature was omitted.

Results

Eighteen qualitative stu

SUBMITTER: Bulut H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12037939 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature