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Review
. 2021 Nov;37(4):553-577.
doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2021.05.004. Epub 2021 Aug 25.

Sexual Health

Catherine G Hoeppner  1 , Sarah T Cigna  2 , Jenna Perkins  2 , Nancy D Gaba  2
Affiliations
Review

Sexual Health

Catherine G Hoeppner et al. Clin Geriatr Med. 2021 Nov.

Abstract

Women's sexual health is a frequently ignored area of geriatric medicine. There are clearly defined criteria for sexual dysfunction that are organized by phase of sexual function, including desire, arousal, orgasm, and pain. The menopause transition and comorbid medical conditions (as well as their treatments) can contribute to alterations in sexual function. The partner must be included and involved in the evaluation and management to achieve a better intimate relationship in an established couple. A variety of effective and evidence-based treatments are available to women for sexual concerns in the geriatric population.

Keywords: Couplepause; Dyspareunia; Menopause; Sexual health.

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Disclosure The author certify that all my affiliations with or financial involvement in, within the past 5 years and foreseeable future, any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in this article are completely disclosed (eg, employment, consultancies, honoraria, stock ownership or options, expert testimony, grants or patents received or pending, royalties).