Diagnóstico de disfunción sexual femenina en el climaterio durante la consulta externa

Abstract

Objective: To know the frequency of Sexual Dysfunction in Women during their climacteric.Material And Methods: Randomize prospective study, survey type, to a group of women older than 40 years who go to the external consultation of the Institut Santé de la Femme and who voluntarily accepted to answer the Specific Questionnaire of Quality of Life in the Menopause-University of Toronto. Adapted by Prosam (Chile). Results: 400 women older than 40 years answered the survey. (+/- 53, 5 years) All of them had complete secondary instruction and had a stable partner. None of them received HRT nor stimulating medication of SNC. 45% of women younger than 50 years showed change in sexual desire, and 60% of women older than 50 years showed some change. In relation to the sexual act, 48% of the younger than 50 years avoided the sexual act, while 58% of the older than 50 years did the same. Independently from the age, 60% enjoyed their sexuality when they had younger partners. It was also observed that there was more dyspareunia in the older age and this was associated with greater limitation to express their sexuality with their partner. Conclusion: The female sexual dysfunctions during the climacteric are a reality. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the questionnaire on sexuality as part of the anamnesis. The presence of female sexual dysfunctions is more frequent in elder age. Also, the partner?s age is an important aspect to consider.(Rev Horiz Med 2012; 12(2): 30-34).